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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Quibd\u00f3"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Quibd\u00f3",
  "code": "UIB",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/UIB",
  "connection_tips": "El Cara\u00f1o Airport serves Quibd\u00f3, the capital of Choc\u00f3 department in northwestern Colombia, with most connections requiring routing through Bogot\u00e1 (BOG) or Medell\u00edn (MDE) for onward domestic and international travel. The airport plays a crucial role in connecting isolated Pacific coast communities and supporting government services in this historically underserved region. Spanish is the primary language spoken by airport staff, though some indigenous languages are also used in the region. The facility coordinates with Bogot\u00e1 approach control and maintains essential weather monitoring for this challenging equatorial climate zone known for sudden thunderstorms and low visibility.\n\nThe airport serves as a vital lifeline for the predominantly Afro-Colombian region, supporting economic activities related to mining, logging, and limited eco-tourism to the biodiverse Choc\u00f3 region. The facility operates in one of Colombia's wettest regions, receiving over 400 inches of annual rainfall, making weather-related delays extremely common throughout the year. Due to the area's challenging weather and infrastructure constraints, flight delays and cancellations are frequent, requiring highly flexible travel plans and contingency arrangements. Banking and currency exchange services are very limited, so travelers should arrange Colombian pesos in major cities before arrival.\n\nLocal aviation services include cargo flights supporting mining operations, humanitarian flights, and emergency medical evacuations crucial for a region with limited healthcare facilities. Ground transportation consists primarily of taxi services and hotel shuttles, though road infrastructure is limited and often affected by heavy rains and flooding, making air travel the primary means of reaching many communities. Located in the heart of the Pacific rainforest region, the airport experiences intense tropical downpours that can suspend operations for hours, particularly during peak rainy seasons (April-May and September-November).",
  "country": "Colombia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/co.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check flight schedules in advance; services may be limited.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=5.69076,-76.6412",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "iataCode": "UIB",
  "icao": "SKUI",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 5.69076,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few services available; plan ahead for food and transportation.",
  "longitude": -76.6412,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline or local staff for assistance; resources are limited.",
  "name": "El Cara\u00f1o Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LET",
      "name": "Alfredo V\u00e1squez Cobo International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BQJ",
      "name": "Jos\u00e9 Celestino Mutis Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BSC",
      "name": "Jos\u00e9 Celestino Mutis Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "COG",
      "name": "Mandinga Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "El Carano Airport is Quibdo's main airport in Colombia's Choco region, where dense rainforest, heavy rainfall, and limited overland infrastructure make air travel disproportionately important. It is a true regional gateway for the Pacific side of Colombia rather than a minor local field. The terminal therefore has a practical, no-frills character built around keeping people and essential cargo moving in one of the country's most isolated areas. For many travelers, the airport is the simplest and fastest way to reach Quibdo at all.\n\nThe airport's setting in a very wet tropical region shapes nearly every part of the passenger experience, from arrival timing to the likelihood of weather disruption. Operations here are closely tied to short-haul domestic connections, and the terminal is used heavily by people traveling for work, family obligations, government business, and medical needs. Because overland routes are limited and slow, the airport carries a much larger regional role than its size might suggest.\n\nInside the terminal, travelers should expect a compact facility that prioritizes basic processing over extra services. That fits the surrounding context of Choco, where the airport supports a community with frequent rain, limited infrastructure, and strong dependence on air links to the rest of Colombia. The result is an airport that feels more like an essential regional lifeline than a polished commercial complex, which is exactly why it matters so much to the people who use it.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cara\u00f1o_Airport"
}