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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Angola",
    "addressLocality": "Ngiva"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "TAAG Angola Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Ngiva",
  "code": "VPE",
  "connection_tips": "Ngjiva Pereira Airport operates as a regional facility serving Cunene Province with limited commercial services. Medical facilities in Ngiva are limited, so travelers with specific health needs should plan accordingly. The airport features a single 2,400-meter paved runway and operates with basic terminal facilities. The airport's N'giva non-directional beacon (GI) assists with navigation approaches. TAAG Angola Airlines provides the primary scheduled service, connecting to Luanda and other domestic destinations. Portuguese is the primary language, though some English is spoken by aviation staff.\n\nGround transportation requires advance planning, as taxi services are limited and rental car availability varies seasonally. The facility operates under standard aviation regulations with appropriate safety equipment and emergency procedures in place. The airport sits just 38 kilometers north of the Namibian border, making it strategically important for cross-border travel. Weather conditions and seasonal variations affect flight operations, requiring passengers to check current flight status and weather forecasts before travel. Weather conditions can significantly impact operations, particularly during the rainy season from November to March. Ground handling services coordinate aircraft operations, passenger processing, and baggage management according to international aviation standards.\n\nThe facility maintains VHF communication on 118.700 MHz for coordination with aircraft. Emergency medical services maintain readiness for passenger and crew medical situations, coordinating with local healthcare facilities when necessary. Local currency (Angolan Kwanza) is preferred for ground services, though some operators accept US dollars. Security protocols follow national aviation security requirements, with screening procedures and restricted area access controls implemented according to regulatory standards. Immigration and customs procedures are standard for domestic flights, but international connections may require additional documentation. Airport operations staff monitor flight schedules, coordinate with air traffic control, and manage ground support equipment to ensure safe and efficient aircraft movements.",
  "country": "Angola",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ngjiva Pereira Airport sits near the Namibian border.",
    "Fuel services are limited, so plan refueling stops if continuing overland.",
    "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."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "VPE",
  "icao": "FNGI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -17.0435009003,
  "layover_planner_info": "Check local transport for layover options.",
  "longitude": 15.683799743700002,
  "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.",
  "name": "Ngjiva Pereira Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "XGN",
      "name": "Xangongo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ondjiva Pereira Airport (VPE/FNGI), also known as 11 de Novembro Airport or Aeroporto de Vila Pereira de E\u00e7a, operates as Cunene Province's strategic aviation gateway positioned just 38 kilometers north of the Namibian border at 3,566 feet elevation, where this mid-sized facility serves Ondjiva (variously spelled Ongiva, Ngiva, N'giva) as southern Angola's critical border region hub connecting isolated communities to national services while facilitating cross-border coordination with neighboring Namibia. Located at coordinates 17\u00b002'36\"S, 15\u00b041'01\"E, this essential facility features a single runway (13/31) equipped with N'giva non-directional beacon (Ident: GI) providing navigation assistance for aircraft operating in this remote southern African frontier zone where road infrastructure remains severely limited following decades of civil conflict.\n\nBasic terminal infrastructure reflects post-conflict reconstruction realities where essential services operate with minimal amenities, serving primarily TAAG Angola Airlines domestic connections to Luanda and regional destinations while supporting humanitarian operations, government administration flights, and cross-border coordination missions. The facility operates within Luanda Flight Information Region (FIR) with AFIS communication on 118.700 MHz, providing essential flight information services for aircraft navigating this strategically important border region where proximity to Namibian airports including Eenhana (84km), Oshakati (84km), and Ondangwa (97km) creates unique operational coordination requirements.\n\nOperational characteristics emphasize supporting Cunene Province's post-war recovery where the airport enables essential connectivity for communities rebuilding after Angola's 27-year civil war that devastated southern provinces, particularly affecting infrastructure along the Namibian border zone. The facility's strategic location makes it crucial for emergency medical evacuations, humanitarian aid distribution, and government services reaching remote border communities where landmine contamination and destroyed roads continue limiting ground transportation options despite ongoing demining efforts throughout the province.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond regional connectivity to anchoring Angola's southern border security and facilitating cross-border trade with Namibia, where historical ties dating to colonial-era Vila Pereira de E\u00e7a create enduring economic and social connections requiring reliable aviation infrastructure. The facility exemplifies Angola's reconstruction challenges where provincial airports maintain essential services despite limited resources, demonstrating resilience in regions where geographic isolation, post-conflict recovery needs, and proximity to international borders create unique operational demands requiring aviation connectivity for economic development, humanitarian access, and national sovereignty maintenance along strategic frontier zones.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/africa/angola/airports.php"
}