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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Viet Nam",
    "addressLocality": "Quy Nohn"
  },
  "airlines": [
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      "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"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Quy Nohn",
  "code": "UIH",
  "connection_tips": "Phu Cat Airport serves the coastal city of Quy Nhon in Binh Dinh Province, a region known for its pristine beaches and ancient Cham architecture. The region's beach resorts and ancient Cham towers make extended layovers worthwhile for tourism. ATMs accept international cards, and currency exchange is available during operating hours. The airport sits 35 kilometers north of Quy Nhon city center, with airport shuttles (45 minutes, 50,000 VND), taxis (40 minutes, 300,000-400,000 VND), and motorbike taxis providing ground transportation options.\n\nVietnam's tropical monsoon climate significantly impacts flight schedules, particularly during the rainy season from September to December when afternoon thunderstorms can cause delays. This regional airport primarily handles domestic traffic with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways operating regular services to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Local specialties include fresh seafood and Binh Dinh's famous nem nuong (grilled pork rolls). For international connections, most travelers route through Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City or Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, requiring 90-120 minute connections.\n\nThe terminal features basic amenities including a small caf\u00e9 serving Vietnamese coffee and light meals, limited shopping for local handicrafts, and free WiFi throughout. The dry season from February to August generally offers more reliable operations. The single terminal building is compact but efficiently designed, with check-in taking 15-20 minutes and security screening typically completed within 10-15 minutes during standard operations.",
  "country": "Vietnam",
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  "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=13.955,109.042",
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  "iataCode": "UIH",
  "icao": "VVPC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 13.955,
  "layover_planner_info": "Phu Cat Airport (UIH) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 45 minutes for domestic transfers, 120 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Quy Nohn, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": 109.042,
  "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": "If you miss a connection at Phu Cat Airport (UIH), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 120-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Cat Bi International Airport (HPH).",
  "name": "Phu Cat Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "HPH",
      "name": "Cat Bi International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Phu Cat Airport serves Quy Nhon and Binh Dinh Province on Vietnam's south-central coast, combining civilian passenger service with a military footprint. It is a practical regional airport for beaches, industry, and domestic travel rather than a large international hub. The terminal is shaped by that mixed role, with a straightforward layout that supports domestic traffic without the scale or complexity of Vietnam's biggest airports. Travelers passing through are usually looking for efficient access to the coast rather than a long stay inside the terminal.\n\nThe airport's location makes it important for both leisure and business travel, especially for visitors heading to Quy Nhon, nearby resort areas, and industrial sites across the province. Because the facility handles a steady stream of regional flights, the passenger experience tends to emphasize clear wayfinding, fast processing, and practical connections to local ground transport. Its military association is present in the background, but the public side remains focused on serving civilian travel needs.\n\nFor most passengers, the terminal functions as a simple gateway to south-central Vietnam, with weather, seasonal demand, and domestic flight schedules influencing how busy it feels on any given day. That makes the airport well suited to short transfers and point-to-point travel, while longer international itineraries typically connect through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. The result is a compact, effective airport whose terminal matches the region it serves: useful, direct, and built for movement rather than spectacle.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phu_Cat_Airport"
}