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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Mexico",
    "addressLocality": "Uruapan"
  },
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    "Aerom\u00e9xico"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "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": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Uruapan",
  "code": "UPN",
  "connection_tips": "Uruapan Airport serves the avocado capital of the world in Michoac\u00e1n state, handling approximately 45,000 passengers annually with connections primarily to Mexico City and Guadalajara. The region's rich Pur\u00e9pecha culture and agricultural heritage make extended stays worthwhile. The terminal features a small caf\u00e9 serving regional specialties including fresh avocado dishes and Michoac\u00e1n-style carnitas, basic shopping for local crafts and agricultural products, free WiFi, and comfortable seating areas. The airport's mountain valley location requires careful approach procedures and weather monitoring.\n\nMichoac\u00e1n's temperate highland climate at 1,620 meters elevation creates generally favorable flying conditions year-round, though summer rainy season from June to September can bring afternoon thunderstorms causing brief delays. Located 6 kilometers northeast of Uruapan city center, this regional facility supports the area's significant agricultural export industry and growing tourism to nearby Paricut\u00edn volcano and P\u00e1tzcuaro lake region. Uruapan serves as a gateway to exploring the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve and indigenous communities around Lake P\u00e1tzcuaro. ATMs and currency exchange services are limited, so bring sufficient Mexican pesos for local expenses.\n\nGround transportation includes local taxis to city center (15 minutes, 80-120 MXN), shared combis (20 minutes, 15 MXN), and rental cars available through advance booking. Morning fog is occasional during winter months but typically clears by mid-morning. The single terminal provides basic passenger services with efficient domestic operations and limited international capability. Local transportation to these destinations requires advance planning through tour operators or car rental services.",
  "country": "Mexico",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check local weather conditions which may affect flights.",
    "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."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "UPN",
  "icao": "MMPN",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 19.3967,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities; plan ahead for food and services.",
  "longitude": -102.039001,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MEX",
      "name": "Mexico City International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "AZG",
      "name": "Pablo L. Sidar National Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport serves Uruapan in Michoacan and is the state's second-busiest international gateway after Morelia. Its runway and terminal support a focused but meaningful mix of domestic flying and cross-border service, including routes that matter to the region's migrant and business communities.\n\nThe airport's role is tied closely to Uruapan's identity as a major avocado-producing center and commercial hub in western Mexico. Passengers use it for practical point-to-point travel rather than for transfers, and the terminal experience is scaled to that reality: regional in size, but fully functional as an international airport.\n\nUPN is distinctive because it links a productive inland city directly to both Mexican and U.S. destinations without forcing everything through larger state capitals. That gives the airport importance far beyond its footprint, especially for a region whose economy and family networks extend strongly across national borders.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/mexico/airports.php"
}