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    "addressCountry": "China",
    "addressLocality": "Korla"
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      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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  "connection_tips": "Korla Loulan Airport (KRL) is a premier regional aviation gateway situated in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, serving as the essential link to the historic city of Korla and the nearby Loulan ruins. Ground transportation is well-managed via a dedicated airport shuttle bus that meets arriving flights for the 12-kilometer journey into central Korla for just 15 CNY. Arriving at the airport at least 2 hours before your departure is recommended to navigate the thorough security screening common in regional Xinjiang hubs. KRL remains a professional and highly capable entry point into the 'Pear City' of Xinjiang.\n\nFor travelers, a standout feature is the expansive Terminal 2, inaugurated in 2017, which significantly improved the passenger experience with modern security zones and streamlined check-in processes. Taxis are also readily available outside the arrivals hall; it is highly recommended to use authorized vehicles for the 20-minute transit. The facility also plays a vital role in supporting the region\u2019s massive petrochemical and textile industries.\n\nCommercial service is robust, with carriers like China Southern, Air China, and Tianjin Airlines providing frequent non-stops to major national hubs including Urumqi (URC), Beijing (PEK), and Shanghai (PVG). Within the modern 25,000-square-meter terminal, passengers have access to premium amenities including well-appointed VIP lounges and specialized shops selling world-famous regional Xinjiang fruits and silk handicrafts. Always confirm your flight status via the airline\u2019s app, as desert wind patterns and seasonal storms can occasionally impact schedules on the 2,780-meter runway.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Korla Licheng Airport.",
    "Premier regional aviation gateway in Xinjiang serving historic Korla and Loulan ruins.",
    "Airport shuttle bus meets flights for 12km journey to central Korla costing just 15 CNY.",
    "Arrive 2 hours early to navigate thorough security screening common in Xinjiang hubs.",
    "KRL remains a professional and highly capable entry point into the 'Pear City' of Xinjiang."
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  "iataCode": "KRL",
  "icao": "ZWKL",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-31",
  "latitude": 41.614979,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 86.140817,
  "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": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Korla Licheng Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PEK",
      "name": "Beijing Capital International"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Korla Licheng Airport (KRL) operates from a comprehensive two-story terminal building spanning 25,000 square meters, strategically positioned in Xinier Town, Weili County, approximately 17 kilometers southwest of Korla city center in Xinjiang's Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture. The terminal design reflects modern Chinese aviation architecture while incorporating regional cultural elements appropriate to its location in the Silk Road corridor. With 20 check-in counters and 9 security channels, the facility efficiently processes domestic passengers traveling between Korla and major Chinese cities, serving as an important regional hub connecting the resource-rich Tarim Basin to national transportation networks.\n\nPassenger amenities at Korla Licheng Airport emphasize comfort and convenience for travelers in this remote but economically significant region of western China. The second-floor First Class Lounge provides premium passengers with WiFi access, television entertainment, refreshments, and reading materials, while a dedicated nursing room accommodates families with young children. The terminal features specialized services including lockers in the arrivals hall for clothing changes and unique accommodation arrangements offering free hotel rooms for passengers with connecting flights within three-day windows, reflecting the airport's role in serving long-distance domestic routes across China's vast territory.\n\nDining and retail facilities within the terminal showcase local Xinjiang specialties and essential travel amenities, supported by ATM services and comprehensive parking facilities for regional travelers who drive to the airport. The terminal's location in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region provides distinctive cultural and culinary experiences that reflect the area's position along historic trade routes, with local restaurants and shops offering products unique to this crossroads region between Central and East Asia. Ground transportation connections link the airport to downtown Korla, facilitating access to the Tarim River region's oil industry operations, agricultural centers, and cultural attractions that draw both business and leisure travelers to this strategically important city in China's far west.",
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