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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Humbert"
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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": "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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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
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  "city": "Humbert",
  "code": "HUB",
  "connection_tips": "As a remote station airstrip, 'connections' at Humbert River Airport are entirely dependent on pre-arranged private charters or station-coordinated logistics. All flights must be organized well in advance, with pilots required to obtain prior permission for landing from Humbert River Station management and to file a detailed flight plan with Airservices Australia. For travelers looking to connect to commercial airline networks, the nearest primary service hub is Darwin International Airport (DRW), located several hundred kilometers to the north, or the regional hub of Katherine (KTR).\n\nA minimum buffer of a full day should be allowed for any multi-modal journey connecting from HUB to DRW to account for the long ground transfer over unsealed roads or the charter flight time. The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) frequently utilizes the airstrip for emergency medical evacuations; therefore, the field must remain clear and available at all times. Transient pilots should communicate their intentions clearly on the designated CTAF and coordinate their ground time with the station manager to avoid any conflict with high-priority medical flights.\n\nBaggage handling is entirely manual, and travelers should pack light, using soft-sided bags suitable for small single-engine aircraft. Since there are no on-site refueling services for public use, all aircraft must arrive with sufficient fuel for the return journey or have pre-arranged for specialized fuel delivery, which can be costly and time-consuming. The remote nature of this field means that self-sufficiency is key, and all connections, whether to ground transport or another charter, demand meticulous advance planning and direct communication with all involved parties, including the station, charter operator, and RFDS if necessary.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Always check the runway condition with station management before departure, especially during...",
    "The airstrip is a vital node for the Royal Flying Doctor Service; always ensure the field is...",
    "Carry ample water and essential supplies when traveling to remote strips like HUB, as there are...",
    "Confirm your ground transfer with the station ahead of time, as mobile phone reception in this...",
    "Keep a satellite phone or personal locator beacon (PLB) as part of your standard gear when..."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "HUB",
  "icao": "YHBR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -16.489669799804688,
  "layover_planner_info": "Humbert River is a remote working station and not a tourist transit point. There are no public layover facilities, dining options, or overnight accommodations available at the airstrip for the general public.",
  "longitude": 130.63027954101562,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "In the event of an issue with a private flight, contact your charter operator or the station manager. For emergency situations, utilize satellite communication or the station's radio network to coordinate with the Royal Flying Doctor Service or regional emergency response teams.",
  "name": "Humbert River Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "DRW",
      "name": "Darwin International"
    },
    {
      "code": "MTD",
      "name": "Mount Sanford Station Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VCD",
      "name": "Victoria River Downs Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Humbert River Airport (HUB) is a remote airstrip located in the Victoria River District of the Northern Territory, Australia. Primarily serving the Humbert River Station and surrounding pastoral leases, the facility consists of a basic unsealed runway designed for light aircraft and essential station operations. There is no formal passenger terminal building; instead, the airport serves as a critical link for mail, supplies, and medical evacuations in this isolated part of the Outback.\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are minimal, reflecting its primary purpose as a private-use station field. There are no scheduled commercial passenger services, and the 'terminal' functions are typically handled at the station headquarters or directly on the apron. Travelers to this region are almost exclusively personnel associated with the local cattle stations, government researchers, or participants in specialized Outback tours that utilize private charter flights.\n\nNavigation and operations at Humbert River are conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), and the airstrip is generally only accessible during daylight hours. Its location in the vast Northern Territory wilderness means that it is far removed from any major urban centers, with the nearest significant towns being hundreds of kilometers away by road or air. The field provides a vital connection for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) to provide emergency medical support to the remote population of the Victoria River region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YHBR/Humbert-River-Airport"
}