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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "French Polynesia",
    "addressLocality": "Tureia"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Tahiti"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "20 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"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Tureia",
  "code": "ZTA",
  "connection_tips": "Tureia Airport (ZTA) is a remote domestic airstrip located on Tureia Atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. Most transfers are pre-arranged with local hosts or accommodation providers. International travelers must clear all customs and immigration formalities at Fa'a'\u0101 International Airport (PPT) in Tahiti before proceeding to Tureia. While rigorous screening is not common at such remote outposts, travelers must still present valid government-issued identification or a passport for boarding.\n\nThe facility operates through a single, minimalist terminal building where all passenger functions\u2014including check-in and baggage collection\u2014are integrated into one compact area, ensuring that the physical transit from the runway to the exit is immediate and requiring no shuttle buses. As a small regional facility, its operations are limited to domestic inter-island flights, almost exclusively operated by Air Tahiti. Terminal amenities are virtually non-existent, with no shops or cafes, so travelers should carry their own food and water. Ground logistics are basic, as the atoll is small and lacks formal taxi services.\n\nIt is recommended to arrive at the terminal at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure, as check-in for the weekly or bi-weekly flights can be a manual process. Security and passenger processing follow the simplified protocols typical of French Polynesian domestic routes. Because the airport does not host international services, 'connecting' at Tureia typically involves transitioning from a regional turboprop aircraft to local ground or water-based transport for the short journey into the village. Always verify your flight status with Air Tahiti well in advance, as regional schedules are highly dependent on weather conditions and island logistics.",
  "country": "French Polynesia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/pf.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Served only by weekly flights and with no shops or ATMs.",
    "Bring all necessities, including drinking water, and coordinate lodging on this remote atoll.",
    "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."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Tureia+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=XPF",
  "iataCode": "ZTA",
  "icao": "NTGY",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -20.832,
  "layover_planner_info": "No formal layover options; connections typically via Papeete (PPT).",
  "longitude": -138.567,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 20,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 75,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact Air Tahiti; no interline services on site.",
  "name": "Tureia Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PPT",
      "name": "Fa'a'\u0101 International (Papeete)"
    },
    {
      "code": "GMR",
      "name": "Totegegie Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NUK",
      "name": "Nukutavake Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "UOA",
      "name": "Moruroa Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Tureia Airport operates from extremely basic terminal infrastructure reflecting its role as a remote atoll aviation facility in French Polynesia's vast Tuamotu Archipelago, inaugurated in 1985 to serve one of the Pacific's most isolated communities. Located on Tureia Atoll at coordinates 20.78\u00b0S, 138.57\u00b0W, this facility features minimal shelter consisting of a simple passenger hut and basic operational buildings designed primarily for occasional inter-island connections when Air Tahiti schedules permit service to this distant location.\n\nThe terminal's facilities are deliberately minimalist, consisting of basic weather protection, minimal seating areas, and essential communication equipment necessary for coordinating infrequent flight operations. As noted in recent aviation reports, no scheduled flights operated as of May 2019, reflecting the challenging economics of serving extremely remote Pacific atolls with populations often numbering fewer than 100 residents. When operational, the facility provides elementary check-in procedures, basic baggage handling appropriate for small turboprop aircraft, and coordination with local authorities.\n\nOperational infrastructure supports the single runway (18/36) constructed from coral material typical of atoll airports throughout French Polynesia, requiring careful maintenance and weather monitoring due to the challenging marine environment. The terminal houses basic communication systems connecting to French Polynesian aviation networks and essential weather monitoring equipment crucial for operations in the cyclone-prone South Pacific region where weather conditions can change rapidly.\n\nThe terminal's critical importance extends beyond transportation to supporting the atoll's complete isolation from modern infrastructure, serving as the potential lifeline for medical evacuations, emergency services, and essential supply deliveries when weather and economics permit flight operations. Ground transportation on the small atoll involves walking or bicycle transport, as motorized vehicles are extremely limited. The facility's design addresses the harsh coral atoll environment including saltwater corrosion, extreme humidity, tropical storms, and the logistical challenges of maintaining aviation infrastructure on a remote Pacific island thousands of kilometers from the nearest major population center in Papeete, Tahiti.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tureia_Airport"
}