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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Freeport"
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  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter operators"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "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": "Freeport",
  "code": "FEP",
  "connection_tips": "Albertus Airport (FEP) in Freeport, Illinois, is a public-use facility primarily focused on general aviation (GA) rather than scheduled commercial service. For travelers looking for commercial airline connections, the closest major hub is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), located about 30 miles to the east, or the much larger Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), situated approximately 85 miles away. FEP is an excellent choice for private pilots and corporate travelers who wish to avoid the congestion of the larger Chicago-area airports. For those arriving via private aircraft, FEP offers comprehensive services, including 24-hour self-serve 100LL fuel and full-service Jet A during standard business hours.\n\nThe airport is known for its pilot-friendly atmosphere, often providing a \"courtesy car\" that allows visitors to reach downtown Freeport for dining or business meetings without the need for a rental car or taxi. This is a significant advantage for quick turnarounds or short business trips to the region. The airport features two runways, with the primary paved runway and a secondary turf runway, providing flexibility for different types of GA aircraft.\n\nWeather in the region follows typical Midwestern patterns, with the potential for lake-effect snow in the winter months and fast-moving thunderstorms in the late spring and summer. Pilots should always check for the latest NOTAMs and weather briefings, particularly during the winter when snow removal operations are a priority. While the terminal building provides basic amenities for pilots and passengers, it is not designed for long-term stays, making it a \"fly-in, fly-out\" destination for the local industrial and agricultural community.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for IFR gaps and GA training on Freeport's field.",
    "Albertus Airport handles general aviation near Freeport, Illinois.",
    "It is a helpful reliever for nearby Chicago O'Hare traffic.",
    "The single runway supports corporate and flight school use.",
    "Ground transport into town is limited; pre-book a car."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "FEP",
  "icao": "KFEP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 42.2462005615,
  "layover_planner_info": "Layover options are minimal; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": -89.58200073239999,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the airport information desk for assistance.",
  "name": "Albertus Airport",
  "region": "IL",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "RFD",
      "name": "Chicago Rockford International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SQI",
      "name": "Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Albertus Airport operates a basic general aviation terminal serving Freeport, Illinois with exclusively general aviation operations. The terminal features minimal passenger processing facilities designed for private aircraft with no scheduled commercial service. Hangar facilities close early requiring advance coordination, with walking distance from terminal to aircraft approximately 30 meters across the general aviation ramp.\n\nPassenger processing is extremely limited, with no TSA security screening, customs, or immigration facilities due to the airport's general aviation focus. Limited ground transportation options in Freeport require advance planning for rideshare or taxi services. Aircraft operations coordinate directly between pilots and airport personnel with basic services available.\n\nTerminal amenities include basic pilot facilities with flight planning area, restroom access, limited-hour hangar services, and fuel coordination requiring advance arrangements. No commercial lounges, restaurants, or retail facilities operate at this small Illinois municipal airport. Accessibility features include ground-level access throughout the basic facility. Family facilities are minimal, consisting of basic seating and restroom access, as the airport primarily serves private aircraft owners, flight training, and general aviation activities accessing this Illinois farming community rather than commercial passenger traffic, providing essential aviation access for the rural Illinois region west of Chicago.",
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}