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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Clermont"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Qantas"
  ],
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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": "Clermont",
  "code": "CMQ",
  "connection_tips": "Clermont Airport (CMQ) is best understood as a charter and regional-access airfield for Central Queensland, not as a normal scheduled-airline connection point. The airport mainly supports mining, local business, government access, and community travel, so the connection risk is not terminal complexity. The risk is assuming there will be flexible onward options if a charter time changes. For most travelers, any real onward connection happens by road to Clermont township, nearby mining operations, or to larger commercial airports such as Emerald or Moranbah rather than through an airside transfer at CMQ itself.\n\nBecause the airport is small, there is little ambiguity once you arrive. Walking distances are short, baggage delivery is usually simple, and there is no large terminal maze to navigate. What matters instead is ground coordination. If your trip is tied to a mine-site bus, contractor pickup, or regional work roster, confirm exactly which vehicle is meeting you and whether the transfer waits for a delayed inbound aircraft. FIFO-style operations can be tightly timed, and a missed handoff may be harder to recover here than at a capital-city airport with multiple backup transport options.\n\nTreat CMQ as a pre-arranged regional transfer field. Carry water, confirm phone coverage expectations, and avoid building same-day long-distance commitments that assume perfect timing. If your broader itinerary relies on scheduled commercial flights, many travelers find it safer to anchor the commercial part at Emerald or another larger airport and use Clermont only for the final managed segment. CMQ works well when the road leg and local contact are already locked in, but it is not the place to improvise a connection after landing.",
  "country": "Australia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Clermont 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=Clermont+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "CMQ",
  "icao": "YCMT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -22.7731,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 147.621002,
  "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": "Clermont Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SYD",
      "name": "Sydney Kingsford Smith"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Clermont Airport (CMQ/YCMT) is a vital regional aviation facility located in the Isaac Region of Central Queensland, Australia. Serving the historic town of Clermont, the airport is a crucial transportation hub for the local coal mining industry, agricultural sector, and regional government services. It primarily facilitates domestic flight operations, including regular Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) charters and occasional regional services that connect Clermont with larger centers like Brisbane and Emerald.\n\nThe terminal building is a functional and well-maintained structure designed to efficiently process the regional passenger volume. Inside, travelers will find a unified departures and arrivals hall, which includes basic check-in counters and a sheltered waiting area with seating. Amenities at CMQ are focused on the essentials, such as clean restroom facilities and general information signage. Due to its regional focus and the industrial nature of much of its traffic, there are no extensive retail shops or diverse dining options available on-site, so visitors are encouraged to make any necessary food or supply purchases in the town of Clermont before their flight.\n\nOperational infrastructure at Clermont Airport includes a significant paved runway (16/34) measuring approximately 1,600 meters in length, which is capable of supporting narrow-body commercial jets and various regional turboprop aircraft. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout. For ground transportation, the airport is located within a few kilometers of the town center, with private vehicle transfers and local transport options readily available to transport visitors to their final destination or to the nearby coal mining facilities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YCMT/Clermont-Airport"
}