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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Ashland"
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    "Corporate Charter",
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Ashland",
  "code": "ASX",
  "connection_tips": "John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport in Ashland is a general aviation field, so connecting here means using a private charter or light aircraft and then moving by road to the Chequamegon Bay region. The airport is most useful when you want to stay close to Ashland or the Apostle Islands area without using a commercial hub, and the nearest major airline fallback is Duluth rather than a larger Wisconsin airport.\n\nGround transport is not difficult, but it is best arranged before arrival because on-demand options are limited. Rental car delivery, a courtesy vehicle, or a pre-booked shuttle can all work, and that planning matters more here than at a bigger airport because the terminal is built for efficiency rather than for high-volume passenger support.\n\nNorthwoods weather can change quickly, especially when fog or lake-effect snow moves in from Lake Superior, so pilots and travelers both need to stay flexible. The airport is at its best when you use it as a clean, low-friction way into Ashland and let the road transfer handle the rest of the trip, with enough time reserved to manage fueling or weather delays. Booking the pickup early keeps the transition simple when the weather turns quickly.\n",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial airlines; strictly general aviation, corporate, and charter flights.",
    "The log cabin terminal is one of the most unique and cozy airport buildings in the Midwest.",
    "Duluth (DLH) is the nearest commercial airport for airline connections, 90 minutes away.",
    "A courtesy car may be available for quick trips to Ashland; ask the airport manager.",
    "Always check Lake Superior weather conditions, as they can change rapidly near the airfield."
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  "iataCode": "ASX",
  "icao": "KASX",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 46.54861111,
  "layover_planner_info": "Unique log-cabin terminal with basic amenities. Ashland city center and Lake Superior are 5 mins away.",
  "longitude": -90.91888889,
  "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": "Contact your private flight operator. For commercial flights, travel to DLH or MSP.",
  "name": "John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "DLH",
      "name": "Duluth International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GRM",
      "name": "Grand Marais Cook County Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HYR",
      "name": "Sawyer County Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport (ASX) is a city and county-owned aviation facility located two nautical miles southwest of Ashland, Wisconsin. Serving as a critical gateway to the Chequamegon Bay area of Lake Superior, the airport primarily supports general aviation, corporate travel, and seasonal charter operations. The airfield is famous for its unique log cabin-style terminal building, which was constructed using red pine logs sourced from the surrounding Northwoods, reflecting the region's deep logging heritage.\n\nThe terminal building offers a warm and welcoming environment for transient pilots and their passengers. Inside, visitors can access a cozy pilot's lounge, a dedicated conference room for business meetings, and flight planning facilities with high-speed Wi-Fi. While the airport does not have a permanent commercial control tower, the facility is well-managed and provides essential services including full-service and self-service 100LL and Jet A fuel available 24 hours a day via an automated credit card system.\n\nInfrastructure at JFK Memorial includes two primary runways, with the main asphalt runway (02/20) measuring 5,197 feet, making it suitable for a wide range of single-engine aircraft and light corporate jets. The airport also serves as a strategic base for emergency medical evacuation flights and government conservation surveys. Its location near the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore makes it a popular entry point for recreational pilots seeking to explore the rugged beauty of Wisconsin's Lake Superior coastline.",
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