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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Flora Valley Station"
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    "Private Charters Only",
    "Royal Flying Doctor Service"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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  "city": "Flora Valley Station",
  "code": "FVL",
  "connection_tips": "Flora Valley Airport (FVL) is a private airstrip located in the rugged East Kimberley region of Western Australia. It serves the immense Flora Valley Station, an iconic cattle station that covers a staggering 800,000 hectares of diverse terrain, including grasslands and rocky outcrops. The station is currently managed by Heytesbury Pastoral, one of Australia\u2019s major agricultural players. For the people living and working in this vast, remote landscape, the airport is more than just a landing strip; it is a vital link for logistics, station management, and emergency services.\n\nOne of the most critical roles for the FVL airstrip is facilitating Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) landings. In the outback, where the nearest hospital can be hundreds of kilometers away, the ability for the RFDS to land directly on the station can be the difference between life and death. Pilots flying into Flora Valley must be wary of the local wildlife and the dusty conditions that are characteristic of the Kimberley. The infrastructure is minimal, designed for utility rather than passenger comfort, consisting of a well-maintained unsealed runway and basic hangars for station aircraft.\n\nVisitors to the station usually arrive via chartered flights or company planes. While it is not a public commercial airport, FVL embodies the scale and spirit of Australian pastoral life. The sheer size of the 800,000-hectare property means that aerial mustering and surveying are routine parts of operation, with the airport serving as the central hub for these activities. Understanding the history of the Kimberley and the importance of pastoralism helps one appreciate the isolation and strategic value of this remote landing field in the north.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Private/GA airport; no scheduled service at this airport.",
    "FBO services available for private aircraft at this airport.",
    "Gateway to Flora Valley Station region at this airport.",
    "Ground transport: Pre-arrange ground transportation at this airport.",
    "Dining options available in terminal at this airport.",
    "Security is usually quick, but allow extra time during peak departures.",
    "Check flight status before heading to airport at this airport.",
    "Keep documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Weather delays possible; check forecasts at this airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak periods at this airport."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "FVL",
  "icao": "YFLO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -18.2978,
  "layover_planner_info": "Remote station airstrip with minimal shelter; all logistics must be arranged via Flora Valley Station management.",
  "longitude": 128.4559,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your charter provider or the Flora Valley Station homestead via radio for emergency assistance.",
  "name": "Flora Valley Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KNX",
      "name": "Kununurra Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GDD",
      "name": "Gordon Downs Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HCQ",
      "name": "Halls Creek Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NLS",
      "name": "Nicholson Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Flora Valley Airport (FVL) is a remote regional airstrip serving the expansive Flora Valley Station in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Managed by Heytesbury Pastoral, the station covers over 800,000 hectares and runs approximately 42,000 head of cattle. The airfield features a single unpaved runway and acts as a critical aviation link for pastoral management, the transport of essential goods, and regional governance in one of Australia's most isolated wilderness frontiers.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure at Flora Valley is extremely rudimentary and tailored for station-specific needs. There is no formal passenger terminal building; instead, a basic sheltered area or station outbuilding near the airstrip serves as the meeting point for arriving and departing personnel. Amenities are virtually non-existent, with no commercial shops, public dining facilities, or dedicated restrooms available at the airport site. The facility is a critical landing site for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and serves as a gateway for specialized tourism charters visiting nearby attractions such as the Bungle Bungles and Geikie Gorge.\n\nThere are no regular scheduled commercial airline services operating at Flora Valley Airport. All air traffic consists of private station aircraft, specialized Kimberley charters, and government missions originating from regional hubs like Kununurra (KNX) or Broome (BME). Ground transportation is strictly limited to station-provided vehicles, and all arrivals must be coordinated with the station management well in advance. Travelers are advised that the airstrip operates under visual flight rules during daylight hours and is highly sensitive to the tropical wet season rains, which can make the unpaved surface unusable for periods between November and April.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberley_(Western_Australia)"
}