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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Paonia"
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    "N Fork Aviation (FBO)",
    "Charter services",
    "General aviation"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "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": "Paonia",
  "code": "WPO",
  "connection_tips": "North Fork Valley Airport sits at 5,788 feet elevation between Paonia and Hotchkiss in Colorado's North Fork Valley, requiring mountain flying experience and careful density altitude calculations. The facility maintains 24-hour self-service fuel availability through automated systems, though credit card readers may occasionally malfunction during extreme weather conditions. Pilots should be prepared for terrain-induced turbulence and use standard mountain flying procedures including early morning departures when possible. Emergency services coordinate with regional authorities, but response times can be extended due to the rural location.\n\nMountain weather patterns create challenging conditions including afternoon thunderstorms, downdrafts, and rapid weather changes that demand flexible flight planning. The 4,500-foot runway accommodates most general aviation aircraft, but high-elevation performance considerations are critical, especially during summer operations when density altitudes can exceed 8,000 feet. N Fork Aviation serves as the Fixed Base Operator, providing fuel, maintenance, and charter services to support the region's agricultural and recreational aviation needs.\n\nThe airport serves Colorado's fruit-growing region, with increased activity during harvest seasons and tourist periods visiting nearby Gunnison National Forest and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Winter operations require de-icing capabilities and mountain flying expertise to navigate snow-covered peaks and variable conditions. Ground transportation must be arranged in advance, with car rentals in Paonia recommended before arrival as on-site options are limited.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "High-elevation approaches demand mountain flying skills.",
    "Visitors should hire cars in Paonia ahead of arrival.",
    "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": "WPO",
  "icao": "K7V2",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 38.8316993713,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are basic; plan ahead for meals and rest.",
  "longitude": -107.646003723,
  "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": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "North Fork Valley Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "DEN",
      "name": "Denver International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GUC",
      "name": "Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MTJ",
      "name": "Montrose Regional Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "North Fork Valley Airport sits about 3 miles southwest of Paonia and functions as the public-use airfield for Colorado's North Fork Valley rather than as a scheduled-airline terminal. FAA data shows a single asphalt runway, `06/24`, at `4,500 x 60 ft`, field elevation about `5,788 ft`, medium-intensity runway lighting, and left traffic patterns at both ends, which makes it a practical mountain-valley base for piston aircraft, ag support, and local business flying.\n\nThe airport is publicly owned by Delta County with the Town of Paonia, while North Fork Aviation handles the on-field FBO role. Current field-service listings show `100LL` self-serve fuel available `H24`, hangars and tiedowns for transient parking, major airframe and engine repair, pilot instruction, internet access, restrooms, a pilot lounge/snooze room, and courtesy transportation. That mix is much more typical of a busy general-aviation field than a conventional passenger terminal.\n\nFor visiting crews, the useful point is that WPO is an operational base for the fruit-growing and outdoor-recreation economy around Paonia, Hotchkiss, and the western slope. The airport gives direct access to the North Fork Valley, but services remain aviation-centric, so onward transport, mountain-weather planning, and density-altitude performance matter more here than check-in desks or commercial terminal amenities.",
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