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    "addressCountry": "Honduras",
    "addressLocality": "Utila Island"
  },
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Utila Island",
  "code": "UII",
  "connection_tips": "Utila Airport serves this famous Caribbean diving destination in Honduras' Bay Islands, handling primarily small aircraft connecting to mainland airports like San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. The terminal provides minimal amenities - basic shelter, limited seating, and no formal shops or restaurants. Dry season from February to April offers optimal flying conditions, while wet season from May to January brings frequent afternoon thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather systems. The island's reputation as the world's cheapest place to earn scuba certifications attracts backpackers and dive enthusiasts. Taxis (golf carts) to diving centers cost 20-50 lempiras, while most accommodations are within walking distance.\n\nCaribbean weather patterns create distinct seasonal challenges for operations. Most flights connect through La Ceiba or San Pedro Sula for international destinations. Ground transportation consists primarily of golf carts, bicycles, and walking, as the island has no cars and limited motorized vehicles. The airport operates during daylight hours only, with most flights scheduled between 7 AM and 5 PM due to limited lighting infrastructure. Currency exchange is limited, though US dollars are widely accepted alongside Honduran lempiras.\n\nTrade winds provide natural cooling but can create crosswind landing conditions requiring skilled piloting. Located just minutes from the town center, this grass runway facility supports the island's thriving tourism industry, particularly attracting budget travelers and scuba diving enthusiasts seeking affordable PADI certification courses. Travelers should bring snacks and water for potential weather delays. Hurricane season from June to November can temporarily suspend all flights. Local charter operators also provide scenic flights over the Mesoamerican Reef System, the second-largest barrier reef in the world.",
  "country": "Honduras",
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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=16.1131,-86.880302",
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  "iataCode": "UII",
  "icao": "MHUT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 16.1131,
  "layover_planner_info": "Utila Airport (UII) 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: 30 minutes for domestic transfers, 90 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Utila Island, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Goloson International Airport (LCE) and Juan Manuel G\u00e1lvez International Airport (RTB) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -86.880302,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Utila Airport (UII), 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 90-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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) and Juan Manuel G\u00e1lvez International Airport (RTB).",
  "name": "Utila Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LCE",
      "name": "Goloson International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RTB",
      "name": "Juan Manuel G\u00e1lvez International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Utila Airport is the tiny island airfield for one of the Bay Islands' diving centers, where the runway exists mainly to shorten the sea-and-air journey from mainland Honduras. It is a niche island airport with very limited infrastructure and a tourism-driven role. The airport helps keep Utila connected for both island residents and visitors who are coming for diving and beach travel.\n\nBecause the island is small and tourism-focused, the passenger experience is simple and direct. Travelers should expect a compact field where the main value is the short hop from the mainland and the easy access it gives to the island. That makes the airport a practical part of the island's transport system.\n\nFor Utila, the airport matters because it reduces reliance on slower boat travel and supports the island's tourism economy. Its terminal is tiny, but the connectivity it provides is important for a remote island community. In that sense, the airport is a small gateway with outsized usefulness.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utila_Airport"
}