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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Oombulgurri"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "No Scheduled Services"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Oombulgurri",
  "code": "FVR",
  "connection_tips": "Oombulgurri Airport (FVR) stands as a silent witness to a complex chapter in Western Australian history. Located in the East Kimberley, the airport once served the Oombulgurri Aboriginal community. However, following a period of social decline and government intervention, the community was officially closed in 2011, and the residents were relocated. Today, the airport and the surrounding settlement consist of abandoned infrastructure, with the runway and buildings slowly being reclaimed by the harsh Kimberley environment.\n\nWhile the strip remains physically present, it is no longer an active commercial or community hub and is generally restricted to emergency use only. The site is deeply rooted in the history of the Forrest River Mission, which was established in the early 20th century. For decades, the airport was the primary way for people and supplies to reach this isolated area, which is bordered by the Cambridge Gulf and rugged hills. Navigating to FVR requires specific permissions and is generally discouraged due to the lack of maintenance and the sensitive nature of the site.\n\nPilots who might need the strip in an emergency must be aware that there are no services, no fuel, and no reliable communications available on the ground. The story of Oombulgurri is one of both cultural significance and social challenge, and the state of the airport reflects the transience of human settlement in such a demanding landscape. For historians and researchers of the Kimberley region, the area remains a point of interest, but for the aviation community, it serves as a cautionary reminder of how quickly vital infrastructure can fall into disrepair when a community is displaced and the landscape takes over.",
  "country": "Australia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Served by No Scheduled Services at this airport.",
    "Ground transport: Pre-arrange ground transportation 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.",
    "Download airline app for updates at this airport.",
    "Charge devices before your flight at this airport.",
    "Bring snacks for potential delays at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Oombulgurri+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "FVR",
  "icao": "YFRV",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -15.1647,
  "layover_planner_info": "Abandoned regional airstrip with no public facilities; nearest active services are in Wyndham or Kununurra.",
  "longitude": 127.8401,
  "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 the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley or the Royal Flying Doctor Service via radio for emergency assistance.",
  "name": "Oombulgurri Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "WYN",
      "name": "Wyndham Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Oombulgurri Airport (FVR) is a remote domestic airstrip located in the eastern Kimberley region of Western Australia, along the Forrest River. Historically, the facility served as the primary aviation link for the Oombulgurri Aboriginal community, which originated as the Forrest River Mission in 1913. The airstrip features a single unpaved runway and was once a critical hub for the delivery of medical supplies, education services, and essential goods to one of the most isolated settlements in the state.\n\nIn 2011, the Western Australian government formally closed the Oombulgurri community, leading to the relocation of its residents and the eventual decommissioning of most local infrastructure. As a result, the terminal facilities at the airport are no longer active and have largely fallen into disuse. There is no formal passenger building, and all previous amenities have been removed or demolished. The airstrip remains physically present but lacks any modern navigation aids, ground staff, or public services, reflecting the site's transition from a living community hub to a remote historical location.\n\nThere are currently no scheduled commercial airline services operating at Oombulgurri Airport. The facility is occasionally used as a secondary landing site for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) or specialized government environmental missions, but all such operations require strict prior authorization and pilot self-sufficiency. Ground transportation in the area is non-existent, as the former community is only accessible by boat or air, with no connecting road network. Travelers visiting the region are advised that the nearest active aviation hubs are located in Wyndham (WYN) and Kununurra (KNX), and the Oombulgurri site should be considered a restricted or abandoned area.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oombulgurri,_Western_Australia"
}