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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Clifton"
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  "airlines": [
    "General Aviation",
    "Private Charters",
    "Air Taxi Operators",
    "Medical Evacuation Services"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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    {
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Clifton",
  "code": "CFT",
  "connection_tips": "Greenlee County Airport (CFT) is a general aviation field serving Clifton, Morenci, and the mining district of eastern Arizona, so the main connection question is not what happens at the airport itself but how you bridge to Phoenix, Tucson, or another commercial hub. There is no scheduled airline safety net here. If your trip depends on an airline, the vulnerable connection belongs at the hub and on the road segment, not at CFT.\n\nThe airport is useful because it gives direct local access to a rugged, remote corner of Arizona that would otherwise require a long drive from the state's bigger airports. That convenience is real for company aviation, mining-related travel, and private flights, but it only pays off if the pickup and onward ground movement are already arranged. This is not a place to assume taxis or rideshares will reliably fill the gap.\n\nIf Phoenix or Tucson remains part of the same-day itinerary, build more road-time margin than seems strictly necessary. Distances are long enough and terrain remote enough that a small delay can still break the onward commercial plan. CFT works best when you treat it as a precise local-access airport and not as the place where the commercial itinerary should be saved. Protect the big-airport segment at PHX or TUS, and let Clifton-Morenci be the final controlled leg after that risk is already resolved.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "CFT airfield operates completely unattended - plan accordingly.",
    "Pack all your essential supplies, including water.",
    "Arriving via private flight is the most efficient way to access the Morenci mining complexes.",
    "24Hr self-service fuel available for flexibility at this airport.",
    "Check for high-altitude density altitude effects during the summer months."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "CFT",
  "icao": "KCFT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 32.957,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimal ground facilities. Clifton town center is a 15-minute drive away for lodging and basic dining.",
  "longitude": -109.2112,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "N/A - General Aviation only. Contact your charter provider or the Greenlee County airport manager for assistance.",
  "name": "Greenlee County Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TUS",
      "name": "Tucson International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CWX",
      "name": "Cochise County Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DUG",
      "name": "Bisbee Douglas International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LSB",
      "name": "Lordsburg Municipal Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SAD",
      "name": "Safford Regional Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Greenlee County Airport (CFT), also known by its ICAO code KCFT, is a vital public-use aviation facility serving the communities of Clifton and Morenci in eastern Arizona. Located approximately 8 miles southeast of Clifton, the airport acts as a critical link for the region's prominent copper mining industry, particularly for the nearby Morenci Mine, one of the largest in North America. The facility is situated on a high desert mesa at an elevation of 3,798 feet and is owned and operated by Greenlee County.\n\nThe airport's infrastructure is primarily designed for general aviation and corporate use rather than commercial passenger traffic. There is no traditional passenger terminal building or on-site staff; the facility is largely unattended, with operations conducted under common traffic advisory procedures. Essential ground facilities include a basic sheltered area for pilots, restrooms, and a dedicated automated weather observing system (AWOS-3). The airfield features a well-maintained 4,978-foot asphalt runway (08/26) that is capable of handling most single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft, as well as smaller executive jets.\n\nCurrently, Greenlee County Airport serves as a bustling hub for private pilots, air taxi operations, and essential medical evacuation flights for the remote eastern Arizona region. It also provides a strategic gateway for outdoor enthusiasts visiting the nearby Gila National Forest and the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. While no scheduled commercial airlines serve the airport, it remains an indispensable asset for regional logistics and mining support. Ground transportation to Clifton or Morenci must be pre-arranged, as there are no on-site taxi or rental car desks, although several services in the area can coordinate deliveries to the airfield. The airport's presence is fundamental to the connectivity and safety of one of Arizona's most rugged and economically significant areas.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/KCFT/Greenlee-County-Airport"
}