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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Merritt Island"
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    "American Airlines"
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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": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Merritt Island",
  "code": "COI",
  "connection_tips": "Merritt Island Airport (COI) is a useful Florida Space Coast access airport, but it is not a commercial-airline station, so any connection through it is really a handoff from private aviation to ground transport. That matters because the airport's location is its main value: it puts you close to Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, and nearby Merritt Island destinations. If you arrive here, the question is not how you connect to another gate. It is how quickly and reliably you can get from the FBO to the next place on the coast.\n\nThe answer depends on what the onward destination actually is. A cruise departure at Port Canaveral, a launch-related visit, and a business meeting near Cocoa or Titusville all have different timing risks. Orlando International and Melbourne Orlando International are the larger airline gateways if the journey later rejoins the commercial network, but each requires a real road transfer that should be planned with Florida traffic in mind rather than estimated casually by mileage alone.\n\nUse COI as a local-access airport and keep the surface plan explicit. Confirm the pickup, rental car, or car-service arrangement before landing, and if the itinerary later depends on a scheduled airline departure or a cruise embarkation cutoff, leave a generous margin. COI is convenient because it gets private travelers very close to the Space Coast, but that convenience only pays off if the off-airport connection has already been organized properly.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Merritt Island 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."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "COI",
  "icao": "KCOI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 28.3416004181,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -80.6855010986,
  "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": "Merritt Island Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ATL",
      "name": "Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International"
    },
    {
      "code": "COF",
      "name": "Patrick Space Force Base"
    },
    {
      "code": "MLB",
      "name": "Melbourne Orlando International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TIX",
      "name": "Space Coast Regional Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Merritt Island Airport (COI/KCOI) is a premier public-use general aviation facility located on Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida. Strategically positioned just south of the Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the airport is a popular hub for private pilots, corporate travelers, and aviation enthusiasts visiting the Space Coast. It plays a vital role in supporting regional tourism, flight training, and private executive travel, offering a convenient and accessible alternative to the larger commercial airports in Orlando and Melbourne.\n\nThe terminal building is a functional and well-maintained structure that serves as the center for airport administration and pilot services. Inside, visitors will find a welcoming pilot's lounge with comfortable seating, a flight planning room, and clean restroom facilities. Although the airport does not support scheduled commercial airline service, the terminal is designed to handle the needs of transient aviators and their passengers efficiently. Amenities at COI include high-speed Wi-Fi and a selection of local information materials to assist visitors in exploring the nearby space-themed attractions and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.\n\nOperational capacity at Merritt Island Airport is supported by a single paved runway (11/29) measuring approximately 3,601 feet in length, which is equipped with a pilot-controlled lighting system for nighttime operations. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout. For ground transportation, the airport is located within a short drive of numerous local restaurants, hotels, and the major space launch viewing areas, with taxi and ride-share services readily available to transport passengers to their local destinations.",
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}