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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Icy Bay"
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    "General Aviation and Private Charter",
    "Alaskan Bush Air Taxis"
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      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Icy Bay",
  "code": "ICY",
  "connection_tips": "Icy Bay Airport (ICY), officially identified by its private FAA code 19AK, is an exceptionally unique and specialized aviation facility located on the rugged shores of southeast Alaska. For travelers and pilots, the most important connection tip is understanding its status as a private-use wilderness airstrip; it does not host scheduled commercial airline services, and all landings require mandatory prior authorization from the site management. The airfield features a single 3,430-foot gravel runway (05/23) specifically maintained for rugged bush aircraft and specialized regional turboprops. A primary operational factor for ICY is the unpredictable coastal climate; heavy fog, high winds, and seasonal ice movements can rapidly impact runway conditions and lead to sudden cancellations.\n\nConsequently, travelers should build significant flexibility into their itineraries and must be completely self-sufficient, as the facility provides no public passenger amenities, retail, dining, or fueling services. Passengers typically arrive via pre-arranged air taxi transfers from the regional hub of Yakutat (YAK), providing a rapid alternative to multi-day maritime journeys. The airport serves as a critical strategic base for researchers and explorers visiting the nearby Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve and witnessing the spectacular tidewater glaciers of Icy Bay.\n\nDue to the total lack of cell coverage, carrying a satellite communication device is highly recommended. Always confirm local field conditions and site access permissions well in advance of departure. Yakutat should remain your communications backstop. ICY remains a basic but indispensable node in Alaska's remote wilderness infrastructure",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Icy Bay is a remote wilderness strip with no cell coverage; carry satellite comms for safety.",
    "Expect wildlife on the gravel runway; perform a low overflight and plan each approach carefully.",
    "ICY is private-use only; obtain authorization before landing and confirm weather and sea conditions.",
    "Air taxis from Yakutat provide the only practical link; a multi-day boat voyage is the alternate.",
    "The 3,430-foot gravel runway suits bush aircraft; high winds or fog can close the field quickly."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "ICY",
  "icao": "ZICY",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-31",
  "latitude": 59.966269,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead for transport and accommodations.",
  "longitude": -141.660118,
  "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 your airline for assistance.",
  "name": "Icy Bay Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AAF",
      "name": "Apalachicola Regional Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Icy Bay Airport, identified by the private FAA code 19AK and historically associated with the IATA code ICY, is a remote aviation facility located in the Yakutat City and Borough of southeast Alaska. Situated on the rugged shores of Icy Bay, the airport stands as a critical private gateway to a region dominated by massive tidewater glaciers and the towering peaks of the Saint Elias Mountains. It serves as an essential transport link for specialized research missions, wilderness enthusiasts, and the occasional logistical needs of the region's remote industrial outposts.\n\nThe airport features a single, unpaved gravel runway (05/23) measuring 3,430 feet in length, which is specifically suited for specialized bush aircraft and rugged regional turboprops. As a private-use facility, it lacks a traditional commercial passenger terminal or standard retail and dining amenities; instead, the airport experience is purely functional, with operations managed without a control tower. Travelers are advised that the facility is typically unattended and requires prior authorization for all landings. The airfield is uniquely characterized by its surrounding wilderness, where ground conditions can vary significantly with the seasonal movement of ice and local precipitation.\n\nFlight operations at Icy Bay are exclusively managed through private charters and air taxi services, as there are no scheduled commercial airline connections to the major hubs. The airport serves as a strategic base for explorers visiting the nearby Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, providing a rapid alternative to the multi-day maritime transit from the regional hub of Yakutat. Ground transportation from the airstrip is informal, with pre-arranged bush transfers providing the only efficient access to the local area's remote lodges and research camps. The facility remains a cornerstone of the regional wilderness infrastructure, ensuring that the spectacular glacial landscapes of Icy Bay remain accessible for specialized missions.",
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}