Using the new type search feature is straightforward. Here is an example of a Text Search request:
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/textsearch/json
?type=airport
&location=-33.87,151.21
&radius=5000
&key=<YOUR_API_KEY>
Why is this notice important
Please update your app as soon as possible to ensure the best possible search experience for your users.
The types establishment, food, health, general_contractor, finance and place_of_worship, will not be available as searchable types from Feb 16, 2017. However these types will still be returned in search and details results.