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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Drummond Island"
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      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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  "city": "Drummond Island",
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  "connection_tips": "Drummond Island Airport (DRE) is a premier general aviation facility located in the heart of Michigan's largest island, serving as a critical transportation link for the local community and tourism. For travelers connecting through DRE, the most important tip is its proximity to the island's main services; the airport is centrally located just one mile from the 'Four Corners' business district. It is important to understand that DRE hosts no scheduled commercial airline services. For most visitors, the primary 'connection' to the island is made by road via the Drummond Island Ferry from DeTour Village on the mainland, which operates year-round with a short 10-15 minute crossing.\n\nIf you are flying privately into DRE, a unique and famous feature is the primary runway (8/26) that actually crosses part of the Drummond Island Golf Course; pilots and pedestrians should be particularly vigilant for golfers! Ground transportation requires advance coordination; there is no dedicated taxi rank at the terminal. You should pre-book a rental car through local marinas, such as the Drummond Island Yacht Haven, which can have a vehicle waiting for you at the airport.\n\nWithin the terminal, amenities include a comfortable pilot's lounge with Wi-Fi, restrooms, and flight planning resources. For those visiting the island for its renowned 'gem of the Huron' wilderness or the Drummond Island Resort, DRE offers an exceptionally efficient and scenic entry point. Lastly, pilots should check local weather conditions, as the island's location in Lake Huron can lead to sudden fog or high winds, particularly in the spring and autumn.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ferry connects island to mainland 15min crossing at this airport.",
    "Runway crosses golf course - watch for golfers for better experience.",
    "No scheduled commercial flights - general aviation for better experience.",
    "Pre-arrange ground transport through marinas at this airport.",
    "Great Lakes island destination for wilderness at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "DRE",
  "icao": "KDRM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 46.0093002319,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; prepare necessities in advance.",
  "longitude": -83.7438964844,
  "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": "Contact airline desks for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Drummond Island Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CIU",
      "name": "Chippewa County International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Drummond Island Airport (KDRM) serves Michigan's largest island community, located one mile southwest of the central business district in Chippewa County at the easternmost tip of the Upper Peninsula in Lake Huron. Owned by Drummond Township and operated by Bailey Services LLC, the facility features dual runway operations with a 4,000-foot paved runway and 2,900-foot turf runway at 668 feet elevation, designed to accommodate propeller aircraft and small jets serving this unique Great Lakes island destination.\n\nThe airport offers basic general aviation facilities including aircraft parking, fuel services, and essential pilot amenities, with the distinctive feature of the Drummond Township Golf Course crossing runway 8/26, creating a uniquely integrated community aviation facility. As part of the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (2017-2021), the airport provides critical access to Drummond Island's recreational paradise, supporting tourism, seasonal residents, and emergency services for this remote island community.\n\nStrategically positioned on Townline Road just half a mile from the Four Corners, the airport serves as an essential transportation link to complement the island's ferry connection from the mainland, enabling visitors and residents to access Drummond Island's extensive boating, fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation opportunities across wide open expanses of unspoiled Great Lakes waters. Winter operations require careful coordination with weather conditions and ferry schedules, as ground transportation options become limited during harsh Upper Peninsula winter months.",
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}