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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Coolibah"
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  "airlines": [
    "Qantas"
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      "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": "Coolibah",
  "code": "COB",
  "connection_tips": "Coolibah Airport (COB) is an outback station strip, so any connection through it is essentially a managed handoff between remote aviation and station or regional ground logistics. This is not a commercial passenger airport in any normal sense. Public references describe it as a private airstrip associated with cattle-station operations in the Northern Territory, and that means travelers should not expect a terminal environment capable of supporting flexible onward arrangements, walk-up transport, or airline-style recovery if the day changes.\n\nThe practical issues at COB are daylight, weather, aircraft type, and pickup certainty. Remote Northern Territory flying can be affected by seasonal road access, storm activity, and operational priorities on the property itself. Even if the flight segment is short, the onward trip may involve long-distance driving on remote roads or transfers to another station, town, or worksite. Once you are on the ground, there is little infrastructure available to fix a bad plan.\n\nUse COB only with clear pre-arrangements. Know who is meeting you, where you are going next, and what happens if the aircraft lands late or cannot continue. Carry water, communications backup, and any critical medication in your hand baggage. COB can be perfectly functional for the people it is meant to serve, but it is not a place where passengers should rely on improvisation. The connection succeeds only if the entire remote-travel chain has already been organized.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "This private cattle-station strip requires prior approval before landing.",
    "The airfield is named for coolibah trees common in district waterways.",
    "COB is also known for a 1949 Connellan Airways rescue story.",
    "It mainly supports station work, heli-mustering, and emergency access.",
    "The Jones family station gained notice through a 2010 documentary."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Coolibah+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "COB",
  "icao": "ZCOB",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -15.548299789428713,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 130.96200561523438,
  "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": "Coolibah Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SYD",
      "name": "Sydney Kingsford Smith"
    },
    {
      "code": "TBK",
      "name": "Timber Creek Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Coolibah Airport (COB/YCLH) is a remote and essential regional aviation facility located in the Victoria River District of the Northern Territory, Australia. Primarily serving the massive Coolibah Station, the airport is a vital air link for one of the region's most famous pastoral operations and a center for heli-mustering and agricultural aviation. It plays a critical role in supporting the local cattle industry, providing access for essential services, and facilitating the movement of personnel across the vast landscapes of the Northern Territory.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure at Coolibah is a basic and functional structure that reflects the rugged, working nature of an outback station airfield. There is no traditional passenger terminal building with commercial check-in counters; instead, the facility consists of a unified sheltered area used for flight planning and passenger waiting. Amenities at COB are focused on the essentials for station operations, such as clean restroom facilities and basic seating. Due to its remote location on a private working station, there are no public retail shops or dining options available on-site, and travelers are expected to be fully self-sufficient or have prior arrangements with the station management.\n\nOperational features at Coolibah Airport include a single unpaved runway (approximately 1,200 meters in length) that is designed to support various light and medium-sized general aviation aircraft and the helicopters frequently used for cattle mustering. Navigation through the facility is exceptionally straightforward, with the airfield being integrated into the station's broader infrastructure. For ground transportation, the airport is located directly within the Coolibah Station complex, and onward travel is typically handled by private station vehicles. Visitors are advised to check local weather conditions and coordinate their arrival with the station, as the airfield is primarily for private and authorized use.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Coolibah+Airport"
}