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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Yalata Mission"
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      "value": "30 minutes"
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      "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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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
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  "city": "Yalata Mission",
  "code": "KYI",
  "connection_tips": "Yalata Mission Airport (KYI) is a vital yet exceptionally remote regional aviation facility serving the Yalata Aboriginal Community on the edge of the vast Nullarbor Plain in South Australia. It is critical for travelers to understand that there is no regularly scheduled commercial airline service directly to KYI. If you are arriving at the Yalata airstrip via a private or community charter, it is absolutely essential to have a pre-arranged vehicle pickup, as there are no metered taxis, commercial buses, or car rental agencies operating at the airfield. Travelers must be entirely self-sufficient, carrying their own food, high-quality drinking water, and emergency supplies.\n\nSituated along the historic Eyre Highway, approximately 200 kilometers west of Ceduna and 1,000 kilometers from Adelaide, getting to and from this airfield is a specialized undertaking that requires meticulous planning. Most visitors to the region fly into the nearest practical hub, Ceduna Airport (CED), and complete the final leg of the journey via a multi-hour drive over the rugged Nullarbor landscape. Furthermore, access to the Yalata Lands is strictly controlled and requires a valid entry permit from the Yalata Community Council, which must be secured well in advance of your arrival. Always carry sufficient Australian Dollars (AUD) in cash for local needs at the nearby Yalata Roadhouse, as electronic payment systems in this remote sector can be unreliable.\n\nThe airport primarily facilitates government charters, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) medical flights, and essential community logistical services. Public transportation is entirely non-existent in this part of the state. The 'terminal' facilities are minimalist, offering only basic shelter and lacking commercial amenities like cafes, retail shops, or ATMs. Be acutely aware of the high presence of wildlife, especially kangaroos and emus, on the airstrip and access roads, particularly during the twilight and dawn hours.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service; use Ceduna (CED) as your air hub.",
    "Permits are required to enter the Yalata community.",
    "Eyre Highway is the only road link; ensure your vehicle is fit for the outback.",
    "The nearest fuel and basic supplies are at the Yalata Roadhouse.",
    "Be aware of wildlife, especially kangaroos, on the runway and roads.",
    "Satellite communication is wise because Nullarbor mobile coverage is patchy to non-existent.",
    "Coordinate closely for late-day arrivals because this is a remote community strip."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "KYI",
  "icao": "YYTA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -31.4706,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities may be basic; plan ahead for food and transport.",
  "longitude": 131.824997,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline or airport authorities for missed connection assistance.",
  "name": "Yalata Mission Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CED",
      "name": "Ceduna Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CRJ",
      "name": "Coorabie Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR",
      "name": "Nullarbor Motel Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Yalata Mission Airport (KYI), identified by its ICAO code YYTA, is a remote regional airstrip serving the Yalata Aboriginal Community on the Nullarbor Plain in South Australia. Located approximately 200 kilometers west of Ceduna, the facility acts as a vital aviation link for the transport of essential community supplies, government services, and regional personnel. The airport features a single 1,200-meter asphalt runway (12/30) and is equipped with a Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL) system to support safe landings during twilight or emergency operations.\n\nThe terminal facilities at Yalata are extremely basic and designed for functional, low-volume regional transit. There is no formal passenger terminal building or modern commercial infrastructure; instead, the facility provides essential waiting areas and administrative space used for flight coordination and cargo handling. Travelers will find a complete absence of standard commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or digital flight information displays. Ground procedures are managed manually, and passengers are encouraged to be entirely self-sufficient, as there are no on-site dining or drinking water services provided at the airfield.\n\nInfrastructure at the airport is a critical node for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), providing 24/7 emergency medical evacuation for the Yalata community and travelers along the nearby Eyre Highway. While the facility is primarily utilized by private charter services and community-arranged flights rather than scheduled commercial airlines, it remains part of ongoing federal infrastructure reviews under the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Ground transportation to the Yalata community is informal, typically requiring pre-arranged private vehicles or community transport for the journey from the airfield to the residential areas within the protected Yalata lands.",
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