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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Chicken"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "American Airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@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": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Chicken",
  "code": "CKX",
  "connection_tips": "Chicken Airport (CKX) should be treated as a remote Alaska bush strip where the right strategy is to protect Fairbanks or Tok and treat the final movement into Chicken as the fragile part of the journey. A route to Chicken is not a normal connection. It is a bush-air operation where schedule reliability depends on weather, aircraft size, weight limits, and local demand. That means the bigger hub upstream should carry the time buffer.\n\nThat matters because the shortness of the final leg can be misleading. A same-day connection from a mainline arrival into a mail run or charter to Chicken can be much less forgiving than it looks. If the trip matters, the safe move is to give yourself enough time in Fairbanks or Tok that the bush segment can operate on its own realities rather than yours.\n\nAt Chicken itself, the airstrip is only part of the logistics. Ground movement, lodge or cabin pickup, and essential supplies should already be sorted out before departure. There is no big-airport infrastructure waiting if something moves. CKX works best when Fairbanks or the upstream community airport is treated as the protected bridge and Chicken as the final remote arrival. The airport is there to complete a trip into the interior, not to support a tight high-stakes itinerary built on optimism.",
  "country": "United States of America",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/us.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Chicken Airport.",
    "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=Chicken+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "CKX",
  "icao": "ZCKX",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 64.066495,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -141.951342,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Chicken Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ATL",
      "name": "Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International"
    },
    {
      "code": "BYA",
      "name": "Boundary Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Chicken Airport (CKX) is a state-owned, public-use aviation facility serving the historic gold mining community of Chicken, Alaska. Located in the remote interior of the state near the Top of the World Highway, the airport is a crucial link for local residents, seasonal miners, and tourists exploring the rugged Alaskan wilderness. It is an unattended facility, reflecting the small-scale and rustic nature of the community it serves, with no control tower or permanent airport personnel on-site.\n\nThere is no traditional passenger terminal building at Chicken Airport, meaning facilities such as indoor waiting rooms, check-in counters, and restrooms are not available at the airfield. The airport infrastructure consists of a single gravel and dirt runway (13/31) measuring 2,500 feet in length, which features a unique dip in the center and slopes upwards toward both ends. During the summer months, the airport also serves as a base for fire crews and helicopters, which are essential for managing wildfire risks in the surrounding boreal forests.\n\nAmenities at CKX are minimal, with no on-site services such as food, water, or indoor lounges. Pilots can find MOGAS fuel and tiedown areas for aircraft parking, but must be prepared to handle their own refueling and maintenance needs. Ground transportation into the 'downtown' area of Chicken\u2014famed for its lack of modern utilities like telephone and electricity\u2014is typically a short walk or a pre-arranged local pickup. Visitors are encouraged to bring all necessary supplies and to be mindful of local wildlife, including waterfowl that are frequently present on or near the runway during the warmer months.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Chicken+Airport"
}