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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "China",
    "addressLocality": "Chifeng"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air China",
    "China Eastern Airlines",
    "Tianjin Airlines",
    "China Express Airlines",
    "Beijing Capital Airlines",
    "Juneyao Air",
    "Shenzhen Airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Chifeng",
  "code": "CIF",
  "connection_tips": "Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) is a regional Chinese airport whose local process is usually straightforward. The important planning issue is not the terminal at Chifeng itself, but what happens at Beijing, Hohhot, or another larger hub if the trip continues internationally. Domestic transfers out of Chifeng can be efficient enough; the real risk begins when the domestic flight has to feed border control, baggage, and security at a major Chinese international airport.\n\nThat is why separate-ticket itineraries should be treated conservatively. The small scale of CIF can tempt travelers into assuming the whole chain will be easy, but a smooth departure from Inner Mongolia does not change what happens once you land at a big hub and still have to complete the international process.\n\nIf Chifeng is the destination, the airport is useful precisely because it avoids backtracking from a much larger city and gets you closer to the region quickly. The onward city transfer is usually simpler than the wider air connection. CIF works best when you use it as a clean regional endpoint and put the real connection buffer at Beijing or the other major hub that carries the international risk. The local airport is manageable; the difficult part is farther downstream in the larger network.",
  "country": "China",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Air China and China Eastern offer the most frequent links to major hubs.",
    "The VIP lounges in the new terminal are a great escape from the main hall.",
    "Arriving 90 minutes before your domestic flight is sufficient for this efficient.",
    "Look for the local Inner Mongolian dairy products.",
    "Connect to 'CIF-Airport-Free' WiFi network throughout terminal for complimentary internet access."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=ZBCF",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "CIF",
  "icao": "ZBCF",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-31",
  "latitude": 42.225,
  "layover_planner_info": "Modern integrated terminal with VIP lounges, free Wi-Fi, and diverse dining. Chifeng city center is a 20-minute drive away.",
  "longitude": 118.908,
  "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": "Contact the respective airline service desks located in the main terminal hall near the check-in area.",
  "name": "Chifeng Yulong Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PEK",
      "name": "Beijing Capital International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "AEQ",
      "name": "Ar Horqin Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CDE",
      "name": "Chengde Puning Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CHG",
      "name": "Chaoyang Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "XIL",
      "name": "Xilinhot Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF), also known by its ICAO code ZBCF, is a significant regional aviation facility serving the city of Chifeng in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. Located approximately 15 kilometers southwest of the city center, the airport acts as a critical link for the region's prominent agricultural, mining, and tourism sectors. The facility has undergone substantial modernization, including the inauguration of a new, state-of-the-art passenger terminal in 2019, to support the growing transport needs of Southeast Inner Mongolia.\n\nThe airport features a modern and spacious single integrated terminal building that efficiently manages both domestic and select international traffic. The terminal is designed with a logical layout that facilitates quick transit from check-in to boarding, featuring high ceilings and modern architectural elements that provide a welcoming atmosphere. Facilities include advanced security screening systems, centralized baggage handling, and several well-ventilated waiting halls. The airfield consists of a well-maintained asphalt runway that is optimized for the regional narrow-body aircraft and medium-haul jets typically used for domestic trunk routes across China.\n\nAmenities at Chifeng Yulong are comprehensive for a regional hub, catering to both business and leisure travelers. Inside the terminal, passengers have access to free high-speed Wi-Fi, dedicated mobile device charging stations, and multiple premium VIP lounges offering quiet workspaces and refreshments. The commercial area features a variety of dining options, from local Mongolian specialty kiosks to national restaurant chains, alongside retail shops selling regional handicrafts, souvenirs, and travel essentials. Commercial services are anchored by major carriers such as Air China, China Eastern, and Tianjin Airlines, providing frequent non-stop links to national hubs including Beijing, Shanghai, and Hohhot. Ground transportation into central Chifeng is well-served by official taxi ranks and regular airport shuttle buses, ensuring seamless connectivity for all visitors.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2250,118.9080,15z"
}