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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Gabbs"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Gabbs",
  "code": "GAB",
  "connection_tips": "Gabbs Airport (GAB) is a remote, unattended general aviation facility located in the high desert of Nye County, Nevada. As it primarily serves the small mining community of Gabbs and general aviation pilots, it does not offer any scheduled commercial airline services. For travelers looking for commercial connections, the nearest major hub is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), which is approximately a 2.5 to 3-hour drive to the northwest. Due to its status as an unattended airstrip, there are no on-site services such as fuel, maintenance, or ground transportation.\n\nPilots landing here must be self-sufficient and should verify the runway conditions before arrival, as desert winds can frequently deposit debris. If you are using Gabbs as a point of access for the surrounding wilderness or mining districts, it is essential to have a pre-arranged vehicle or a private pickup waiting at the airfield, as ride-sharing services and taxis do not operate in this remote area. Communications can be spotty in this part of the Great Basin, so pilots and passengers should ensure they have reliable satellite-based communication or a clear flight plan on file.\n\nThe environment is typical of the high desert, with extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night. While the airport provides a critical link for emergency services and private aviation in central Nevada, its \"connection\" potential is strictly limited to private transfers. Always carry extra water and survival supplies when operating in this region, and be mindful of the significant distance to the nearest services in Fallon or Hawthorne.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for Nevada dust storms before arriving at Gabbs.",
    "Gabbs Airport is a small dirt field serving a mining town.",
    "The unpaved runways handle light GA and occasional military traffic.",
    "Bring water and snacks because services are minimal.",
    "Most passengers connect from Reno or Las Vegas via charter."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "GAB",
  "icao": "KGAB",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 38.92226,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; plan ahead for meals and rest.",
  "longitude": -117.95856,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline representative for assistance.",
  "name": "Gabbs Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "RNO",
      "name": "RNO Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TPH",
      "name": "Tonopah Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Gabbs Airport (GAB) is a public-use aviation facility located in Nye County, Nevada, serving the small and remote mining community of Gabbs. Positioned at an elevation of 4,700 feet in the central Nevada desert, the airport is an essential link for the town, which was originally established in the 1940s to support magnesite mining for the World War II effort. Today, the airport continues to support the local economy, primarily the ongoing operations of Premier Magnesia, which operates the oldest continuously running mine in the state.\n\nThe terminal facilities at Gabbs are highly minimalist and primarily designed for general aviation and emergency medical services. The airport is unattended and features two dirt runways, requiring pilots to be self-sufficient and familiar with landing in a rugged desert environment. Facilities include basic tie-downs for aircraft and a simple electrical building, with no on-site fuel or maintenance services available. Travelers and aviators visiting Gabbs should be prepared for a completely rural experience, with no traditional passenger terminal amenities or security screening.\n\nOperational activity at GAB is intermittent and consists largely of private flights, military training sorties, and specialized transport related to the magnesite mine. The remote nature of the airfield makes it an attractive site for potential future unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) testing and other aerospace research projects. Visitors are strongly advised to coordinate all ground transportation and supplies well in advance of arrival, as the town of Gabbs offers limited services and the surrounding wilderness is vast and unforgiving.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabbs_Airport"
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