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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United Kingdom",
    "addressLocality": "Fetlar Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter operators"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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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"
    },
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      "value": "0 minutes"
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  "city": "Fetlar Island",
  "code": "FEA",
  "connection_tips": "Fetlar Airstrip (FEA) is a remote, community-managed grass and gravel landing strip in the Shetland Islands, which no longer supports scheduled commercial flights. Reaching Fetlar today is a multi-stage adventure starting from the Shetland Mainland. Travelers typically fly into Sumburgh (LSI) or take a ferry to Lerwick, then drive north to Toft. From Toft, a 20-minute ferry reaches Yell, followed by a drive across the island to Gutcher for a second 25-minute ferry to Hamars Ness on Fetlar. Advance booking for these inter-island ferries via the Shetland Islands Council website is essential, especially during summer months.\n\nAt the Gutcher terminal, drivers must ensure they are in the correct lane (Lane 3 for booked, Lane 4 for unbooked) to avoid being sent to the neighboring island of Unst. The airstrip itself offers no terminal facilities, toilets, or waiting areas\u2014only a basic weather shelter. For those arriving by private charter, the 481-meter runway is undulating and requires an overhead join for bird dispersal. Ground transport on the island is extremely limited; the \"Dial-a-Ride\" service is the primary option but must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. There is no car hire on Fetlar, so vehicles must be rented in Lerwick or at Sumburgh.\n\nCrucially, there is no fuel (petrol or diesel) available on the island, so travelers must fill their tanks on the Mainland or Yell. While a small community shop and caf\u00e9 exist in Houbie, their hours are restricted. Mobile signal is spotty, making offline maps and pre-downloaded ferry schedules vital. Despite its isolation, Fetlar is a haven for wildlife, but visitors must be entirely self-sufficient regarding transport and basic supplies.",
  "country": "United Kingdom",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=GBP",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Reaching Fetlar usually means flights plus ferries via Yell.",
    "Book inter-island ferries early, especially in summer.",
    "There is no fuel on Fetlar, so tank up before arrival.",
    "Book Dial-a-Ride ground transport 24 hours in advance as no car hire available on Fetlar island.",
    "Bring essentials, as signal, shop hours, and services are all limited."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Fetlar+Airstrip",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=GBP",
  "iataCode": "FEA",
  "icao": "ZFEA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 60.603333,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic weather shelter only with no terminal, toilets, or waiting areas. Community volunteers manage basic services. Small shop and caf\u00e9 in Houbie with restricted hours.",
  "longitude": -0.872778,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 0,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "No airport desk available - coordinate with community volunteers and charter operators. Ferry connections via Gutcher and Toft terminals. Emergency assistance through Shetland authorities.",
  "name": "Fetlar Airstrip",
  "region": "SCT",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "OUK",
      "name": "Out Skerries Airfield"
    },
    {
      "code": "UNT",
      "name": "Unst Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WHS",
      "name": "Whalsay Airstrip"
    }
  ],
  "supports_interline": false,
  "terminal_info": "Fetlar Airstrip operates a community-managed grass airfield serving this remote Shetland Island in Scotland's far north. The facility maintains minimal infrastructure with no formal terminal building, where passengers coordinate directly with community volunteers and visiting aircraft operators. Check-in procedures are informal with walking distance from basic shelter to aircraft approximately 15 meters across the grass landing area.\n\nPassenger processing is extremely basic with no security screening, customs, or immigration facilities due to domestic UK operations and the remote island location. Weather conditions frequently impact operations due to North Atlantic conditions, requiring advance coordination for wind and surface conditions. Community volunteers manage basic airfield services.\n\nAmenities are virtually non-existent, consisting only of basic weather shelter from harsh Shetland conditions including sudden storms and high winds. No restroom facilities, refreshments, or commercial services are available. Passengers must arrange all ground transportation to ferry connections in advance. No accessibility accommodations exist beyond basic access to the grass surface. Family facilities are non-existent, as the airstrip serves essential transportation for local Fetlar residents and occasional visitors to this remote Scottish island rather than tourism, providing crucial aviation access for one of Scotland's most isolated island communities in the challenging North Sea environment.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/europe/united-kingdom/airports.php"
}