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    "addressCountry": "Myanmar",
    "addressLocality": "Aeng"
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    "Myanmar National Airlines (charter)",
    "Military transport",
    "Medical evacuation services"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Aeng",
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  "connection_tips": "Ann Airport serves as a strategic aviation gateway in central Rakhine State, Myanmar, positioned along one of three highways crossing the Arakan Mountains, providing air connectivity to this isolated region. Passengers should verify current access requirements through Myanmar embassy offices before travel, as regulations change frequently based on security assessments. Medical evacuation services coordinate through military channels for emergency transport to Yangon or regional medical centers. The airport's restricted operational status reflects security considerations in Rakhine State, with civilian access subject to government restrictions and changing political conditions.\n\nConnection planning requires extreme flexibility as no scheduled commercial service operates, with charter flights through Myanmar National Airlines requiring advance coordination subject to aircraft availability and government permissions. The facility primarily handles military transport operations and occasional charter flights by Myanmar National Airlines, with special access permissions often required as the airport may be closed to regular commercial traffic. Weather conditions significantly impact operations during monsoon season from May through October when heavy rainfall, low cloud ceilings, and strong winds from the Bay of Bengal frequently force flight cancellations.\n\nAlternative aviation access includes airports at Kyaukpyu, Sittwe (state capital), and Mrauk-U, though road connections require lengthy journeys through mountainous terrain. The single 18/36 runway accommodates regional turboprops and military transport aircraft, with basic terminal infrastructure reflecting the airport's primary military focus. Ground transportation depends on the Ann-Minbya road connecting to central Myanmar, with local vehicles available for hire though advance arrangements through accommodation providers prove essential given limited taxi services.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check transport options in advance as 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."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "VBA",
  "icao": "VYAN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 19.7691993713,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead; local amenities vary.",
  "longitude": 94.0261001587,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for assistance with missed connections.",
  "name": "Ann Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KYP",
      "name": "Kyaukpyu Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MWQ",
      "name": "Magway Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ann Airport operates as a strategic military aviation gateway in central Rakhine State, Myanmar, positioned along one of three highways crossing the Arakan Mountains connecting this isolated region to central Myanmar. The facility maintains basic runway infrastructure designed primarily for military transport operations and occasional charter flights, with civilian access restricted and subject to government security assessments and changing political conditions.\n\nTerminal facilities remain deliberately minimal, reflecting the airport's primary role supporting military operations rather than commercial passenger service. Infrastructure consists of a single 18/36 runway capable of accommodating regional turboprops and military transport aircraft, with basic operational support focused on security requirements rather than passenger amenities.\n\nOperational characteristics center on Myanmar Armed Forces transport missions, with occasional charter flights by Myanmar National Airlines requiring special permissions and advance coordination through government channels. The facility's restricted status reflects ongoing security considerations in Rakhine State, where access regulations change frequently based on regional stability assessments.\n\nStrategic positioning makes the airport vital for government services delivery and emergency medical evacuations when road transportation becomes impossible due to weather or security conditions. Alternative civilian access includes airports at Kyaukpyu, Sittwe (state capital), and Mrauk-U, though ground connections require lengthy journeys through challenging mountainous terrain. Weather impacts include monsoon season disruptions from May through October when Bay of Bengal storms bring heavy rainfall and operational delays.",
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}