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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Drysdale River"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@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": "60 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Drysdale River",
  "code": "DNG",
  "connection_tips": "Doongan is a remote station airstrip in Western Australia's North Kimberley. It is a private and charter field with no scheduled public airline service. Most air traffic consists of station aircraft, private charters, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). A vital connection tip for ground transportation is that there are no taxis, rental cars, or public buses at the airstrip.\n\nAll local movement must be pre-arranged directly with the station management or your host well in advance of your landing. Access to the station is primarily via unsealed roads which can become completely impassable during the monsoonal wet season (November to April); during this time, the unpaved airstrip itself may also become soft and unusable for wheeled aircraft. Always coordinate your arrival closely with the station to ensure the runway is in a safe condition. Within the airstrip area, there are no terminal facilities, no public Wi-Fi, and no commercial dining.\n\nIt is essential to be completely self-sufficient, carrying ample food, water, and emergency supplies, as well as a satellite communication device, as mobile coverage is non-existent in this part of the Kimberley wilderness. Packing should be restricted to soft-sided bags suitable for small aircraft. For those visiting for pastoral business or as a gateway to the Mitchell Falls region, DNG provides a critical but austere link that requires meticulous advance planning and a robust understanding of outback conditions.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Doongan Airport serves Drysdale River in Australia.",
    "Regular visitors advise pre-booking transport into Drysdale River because services drop off after.",
    "Security only opens for scheduled departures, so arrive early.",
    "Doongan is a remote station airstrip in Western Australia's North Kimberley.",
    "It is a private and charter field with no scheduled public airline service."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "has_commercial_service": false,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "DNG",
  "icao": "YDGN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "August 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -15.386429,
  "layover_planner_info": "Doongan Airport (DNG) in Drysdale River, Australia serves Oceania as a practical regional airport. Doongan Airport (DNG), also identified by its ICAO code YDGN, is a remote outback airstrip located in the rugged North Kimberley region of Western Australia. Doongan is a remote station airstrip in Western Australia's North Kimberley. Use the airport's published connection times of 45 minutes domestic and 60 minutes interline as the baseline for same-day planning. Nearby fallback points for schedule recovery include MIH Mitchell Plateau Airport and TDN Theda Station Airport.",
  "longitude": 126.302235,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Doongan Airport, contact Regional carriers or the handling desk at once. Doongan Airport is better treated as a regional transfer point than a hub, so the best recovery path is usually the next flight from Drysdale River or one of the nearby airports. Its published international-to-international guidance is 120 minutes, which matters if your itinerary crosses an interline handoff. Backup routing may also use MIH Mitchell Plateau Airport and TDN Theda Station Airport.",
  "name": "Doongan Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MIH",
      "name": "Mitchell Plateau Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TDN",
      "name": "Theda Station Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Doongan Airport (DNG), also identified by its ICAO code YDGN, is a remote outback airstrip located in the rugged North Kimberley region of Western Australia. Situated on the vast Doongan pastoral station, the airfield serves as a critical infrastructure node for cattle station management, regional logistics, and the transportation of personnel across the sparsely populated Drysdale River area. The airport is a prime example of the essential aviation links that connect the deep interior of the Kimberley to coastal hubs such as Kununurra and Broome.\n\nThe airfield infrastructure is minimalist and designed for rugged operations, featuring an unpaved runway suitable for light aircraft and specialized regional turboprops. As a key operational site for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), the airstrip provides a lifeline for the station's residents and workers, ensuring that emergency medical care and routine health clinics remain accessible despite the extreme geographical isolation. The facility is maintained to meet the safety requirements of these essential services, often serving as a staging point for regional conservation efforts and scientific research in the surrounding wilderness.\n\nThere is no formal terminal building or standard commercial passenger infrastructure at DNG. Operations are strictly utilitarian, focusing on the rapid transfer of freight, mail, and specialized personnel. Charter services, such as those provided by regional specialists like Aviair, offer the primary means of civilian access to the station, typically requiring prior coordination with the property management. Travelers and pilots arriving at Doongan must be fully self-sufficient, as the airfield is unattended and lacks public dining, retail, or on-site fuel services for the general public. The airport remains a vital asset for the economic and social sustainability of the North Kimberley's pastoral industry.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/oceania/australia/airports.php"
}