{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "United States of America", "addressLocality": "Bowling Green" }, "airlines": [ "No scheduled commercial airlines" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "60 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" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" } ], "city": "Bowling Green", "code": "APH", "connection_tips": "For travelers arriving at Mary Walker LZ (APH), connections are strictly limited to pre-arranged military ground transport or authorized pickups. Visitors without a Department of Defense (DoD) ID must first stop at the Visitor Control Center (VCC) located at Building 20 near the North Gate on Walker Drive to obtain a base pass. The VCC typically operates from 07:00 to 16:00 on weekdays; ensure you have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance if driving.\n\nTaxis and rideshare services like Uber or Lyft can generally drop passengers at the North Gate, but they are not permitted to enter the secure perimeter of the base without specific clearance. For those connecting to commercial flights, the nearest major hub is Richmond International Airport (RIC), located approximately 50 miles south. Alternatively, Reagan National (DCA) is roughly 75 miles north, though traffic on the I-95 corridor can significantly impact travel times.\n\nIf you are arriving for training, coordinate with your unit's S-4 or transportation office for dedicated shuttle schedules. Pilots and aircrews must obtain a Prior Permission Required (PPR) number at least 24 hours in advance by contacting Airfield Management at DSN 578-8713 or civilian (804) 633-8713, as training schedules and live-fire exercises frequently affect runway availability.", "country": "United States of America", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/us.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Mandatory 24hr PPR required: call DSN 578-8713 at this airport.", "No civilian access; military ID required at all times.", "Ground transport: Training schedules may affect arrival/departure times.", "Ground transport: Fort Walker hosts 80,000+ troops annually for training.", "Turf runway 5/23 is 2,201ft; check weather conditions." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Mary%20Walker%20LZ%20Airport%20Bowling%20Green", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "iataCode": "APH", "icao": "KAPH", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": 38.068889, "layover_planner_info": "As a restricted military facility, there are no public layover amenities. The town of Bowling Green, located 5 miles south, offers local dining like the Main Street Caf\u00e9 and basic accommodations such as the Bowling Green Hotel for those with off-base privileges.", "longitude": -77.318333, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "Military personnel should contact the base S-1 or unit staff duty officer for rebooking or temporary lodging on post. Civilians must coordinate with their charter provider or head to Richmond International (RIC) for commercial alternatives.", "name": "Mary Walker LZ Airport", "region": "North America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "AAF", "name": "Apalachicola Regional Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Mary Walker LZ Airport (APH) is a private Army airfield inside the Fort Walker training reservation northwest of Bowling Green, Virginia. FAA data for KAPH lists a single turf runway, 5/23, at roughly 2,200 feet long, which immediately signals the airfield's purpose: light military utility work, training movements, and tightly controlled operations rather than civilian passenger traffic. The site does not function like a public airport terminal. Anyone arriving here is dealing with a restricted installation first and an airfield second, with access governed by Army procedures and prior permission requirements.\n\nWhat passes for terminal infrastructure at APH is closer to mission support space than to a commercial departures hall. Air crews and authorized passengers can expect operations offices, staging areas, and nearby base support facilities, but not ticket counters, concessions, baggage belts, or public waiting lounges. Because the landing zone sits within a large maneuver and live-fire training complex, day-to-day activity can be shaped by range schedules, military exercises, and force-protection rules. Even simple airside movements depend on coordination with installation staff rather than walk-up passenger processing.\n\nFor the traveler experience, the practical implication is that APH should be treated as a controlled military destination with almost no spontaneous services on site. Ground pickup, identity checks, and entry approval need to be settled before arrival, and onward movement usually continues through Fort Walker vehicles or unit transportation rather than taxis or rental cars. The airfield's significance is strategic rather than commercial: it supports a major Army training post covering tens of thousands of acres, and its small runway and limited facilities reflect that specialized role.", "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Walker_LZ_Airport" }