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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Billiluna"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Local carriers"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Billiluna",
  "code": "BIW",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting at Billiluna Airport (BIW) is less about airline schedules and more about remote outback logistics and community coordination. Located in the Shire of Halls Creek, Western Australia, this airstrip primarily serves the Mindibungu Aboriginal Community and the historic Billiluna Station. There are no commercial scheduled passenger services connecting here; instead, the 'airport' is a vital link for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and private charter flights. Any transition here\u2014whether for community work, government services, or those exploring the northern terminus of the Canning Stock Route\u2014must be pre-arranged with local community management, as the airfield is often restricted and requires prior permission to land.\n\nThe facility consists of a simple dirt runway with no permanent terminal buildings, restrooms, or sheltered waiting areas. If you are arriving here to connect with ground transport along the Tanami Road, you must be entirely self-sufficient, carrying ample water, food, and communication equipment (preferably a satellite phone). The connection process involves meeting your pre-arranged ground transport directly on the apron. Be aware that the runway condition is highly weather-dependent; during the northern 'wet season' (November to April), intense rainfall can render the unsealed strip unusable and isolate the community from the Tanami Road.\n\nFor travelers who find themselves at Billiluna while transiting the Kimberley region, it is essential to respect the privacy and protocols of the Mindibungu community. There are no fuel or dining facilities at the airstrip itself; these services are located within the community or at the nearby station. Always confirm your flight status with your charter operator well in advance, as local conditions can change rapidly in the Australian outback.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check for schedule changes, especially during peak seasons.",
    "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.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Billiluna+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "total_reviews": 0
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  "has_commercial_service": false,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "BIW",
  "icao": "YBIL",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "August 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -19.566699981699998,
  "layover_planner_info": "Billiluna Airport (BIW) is not a conventional scheduled-airline layover airport, so treat it as a point-to-point stop rather than a place to build a long connection. Have transport, food, and contingency plans arranged before you land in Billiluna, because same-day recovery usually depends on the operator serving the field rather than a bank of airline desks. If your itinerary needs a commercial fallback, check options through Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Mulan Airport (LGE).",
  "longitude": 127.666999817,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you misconnect at Billiluna Airport (BIW), contact the operating carrier, charter provider, or airport handling contact immediately, because recovery is usually arranged directly with the operator rather than through a full-service rebooking desk. Keep ground transport and alternate commercial options via Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Mulan Airport (LGE) ready in case the next workable departure is outside the airport itself.",
  "name": "Billiluna Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SYD",
      "name": "Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LGE",
      "name": "Mulan Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SSK",
      "name": "Sturt Creek Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Billiluna Airport (BIW) is a remote aviation facility serving the Mindibungu Aboriginal Community and Billiluna Station in the Shire of Halls Creek, Western Australia. Situated at an elevation of approximately 1,000 feet, the airfield is strategically located near the northern terminus of the historic Canning Stock Route and along the Tanami Road. This airport sits at coordinates -19.56670/-127.66700 with runway designation 11/29 and operates as a vital lifeline for this isolated outback community, providing essential access for government services, community supplies, and specialized health clinics serving the 150-person Aboriginal population relocated from Balgo Mission around 1978.\n\nThe 'terminal' at Billiluna is a minimal, functional area designed for the transition of small groups between aircraft and local station vehicles. There are no permanent passenger buildings, check-in desks, or security checkpoints; instead, all flight arrivals and departures are typically coordinated through the Mindibungu community administration or station management. The airport is a critical operational point for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), providing a secure landing site for emergency medical evacuations and routine dental and health services for the local Aboriginal population.\n\nAmenities at the airfield are non-existent for the general public, and the facility is often classified as private, requiring prior permission from the local community or station owners before landing. Travelers should not expect any restrooms, dining facilities, or sheltered waiting areas on-site, and are advised to carry all necessary provisions, including water and fuel, when traveling through this region. The surrounding landscape is characterized by the vast plains of the Kimberley region and the nearby Sturt Creek. Ground transportation is restricted to private community vehicles, with the nearest major town center, Halls Creek, located over 170 kilometers to the north along the unpaved Tanami Road.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billiluna_Airport"
}