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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Brampton Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Private Charters",
    "Regional Logistics",
    "National Park Services"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 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": "60 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Brampton Island",
  "code": "BMP",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Brampton Island Airport (BMP) requires travelers to be self-sufficient and coordinated with private charter operators. Because the airport does not host scheduled commercial transfers, all connections involve transitioning from a private charter flight\u2014typically from Mackay (MKY) or Whitsunday Coast (PPP)\u2014to local island transport or boat transfers. It is essential to verify your landing clearance at least 72 hours in advance, as the facility is a private airfield within a protected National Park. To ensure a smooth transition, allow for a flexible arrival window, as flight operations are highly susceptible to tropical weather and low clouds.\n\nThere is no automated baggage transfer at BMP; all personal gear must be manually retrieved and managed through the transition to your next mode of transport. For researchers or maintenance crews, it is important to note that the airport has no on-site refueling for commercial aircraft, and most regional loops are pre-coordinated with fuel reserves at mainland hubs. During the peak summer monsoon season, the airfield can experience temporary closures due to heavy rainfall, making early coordination with your boat transfer provider a standard practice. In the event of an unscheduled delay, re-booking options are strictly limited to the next pre-arranged charter service.\n\nThe lack of on-site communication means having a satellite phone or pre-coordinated radio with your mainland contact is standard practice for frequent travelers. Ground transportation is restricted to authorized National Park or resort vehicles, and travelers should be prepared for a brief walk to the nearby shoreline for water-based transitions. The facility remains a vital asset for monitoring the marine environment, providing the only rapid alternative to the lengthy sea journeys from the mainland coast.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Secure a window seat on the right side of the aircraft when flying into Brampton Island from Mackay.",
    "Brampton Island Airport is a private facility at this airport.",
    "The resort on the island has been closed since 2011.",
    "Baggage weight is strictly limited on the small charter aircraft and helicopters serving the island.",
    "The airfield is situated at an elevation of approximately 10 feet.",
    "Mobile cellular coverage on the island can be intermittent."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Brampton+Island+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "BMP",
  "icao": "YBPI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -20.8033008575,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal infrastructure. Private and research access primarily. 5-minute walk to the pristine shoreline of the Brampton Islands National Park.",
  "longitude": 149.2700042725,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your charter operator or the local island caretaker. Re-booking typically involves waiting for the next available pre-arranged flight or coordinating a boat transfer to Mackay.",
  "name": "Brampton Island Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MKY",
      "name": "Mackay Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Brampton Island Airport (BMP) is a specialized regional airstrip located on the scenic Brampton Island within the Whitsunday Islands group of Queensland, Australia. The facility is most notable for its high-standard sealed asphalt runway, which is one of the few all-weather landing strips in the region capable of accommodating twin-engine turboprop aircraft. Historically, the airport served as the primary gateway for the popular Brampton Island Resort; however, following the resort's closure in early 2011, the facility transitioned into a primarily private airfield serving caretakers, researchers, and specialized charter operations.\n\nThe 'terminal' at Brampton Island consists of a modest, functional structure that was originally designed to handle resort guest processing. Since the cessation of regular public transport services, the building provides basic shelter and administrative space for authorized personnel rather than a full range of commercial passenger amenities. There are no permanent check-in desks, security checkpoints, or automated baggage systems currently in operation. Flight arrivals are typically pre-coordinated through private charter companies based in Mackay or Airlie Beach, with the airfield serving as a critical logistical point for the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the island's National Park and resort assets.\n\nAmenities at the airfield are non-existent for the general public, and the facility is currently classified as a private airstrip requiring prior permission for landing. Travelers should not expect any restrooms, food vendors, or retail outlets on-site; all provisions must be carried in, and visitors are typically day-trippers or technical teams. The surrounding landscape is characterized by the pristine beauty of the Brampton Islands National Park, featuring dense rainforests and fringing coral reefs. Ground transportation is restricted to a small network of maintenance tracks, with most visitors arriving via pre-arranged vessel transfers or helicopter charters that utilize the airfield's expansive apron for scenic transitions across the Whitsunday passage.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YBPI/Brampton-Island-Airport"
}