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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Lorraine"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Qantas"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@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",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  ],
  "city": "Lorraine",
  "code": "LOA",
  "connection_tips": "Lorraine Airport (LOA) is an exceptionally remote regional airstrip located on the Lorraine Station in the Gulf Country of northern Queensland, Australia. Upon arrival at the Lorraine airstrip, there are no formal terminal facilities, commercial services, or ATMs. Ground transport is limited to specialized station 4x4 vehicles for transit between the airfield and the station headquarters. During the tropical wet season (November to April), localized heavy rainfall can occasionally lead to the unsealed airstrip becoming soft and unusable for fixed-wing aircraft. LOA provides a remarkably direct entry point for those supporting the outback interior, far removed from any established tourist infrastructure.\n\nServing the local cattle station and providing essential access for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), the airport primarily handles private charter flights and medical evacuations. Travelers must be entirely self-sufficient, bringing their own food, water, and essential medical supplies. Visitors should be comfortable with very basic conditions and a high level of logistical self-reliance. It is mandatory to carry a satellite phone, EPIRB, and extra survival supplies for any travel in this part of the outback.\n\nThere is no regularly scheduled commercial airline service to LOA; access is strictly limited to authorized personnel and mission flights originating from regional hubs such as Mount Isa (ISA) or Normanton (NTN). It is mandatory to have pre-arranged landing permissions and local ground transport with the station management, as there are no on-demand taxi or rental services in this part of the outback. The regional climate is arid outback, characterized by intense heat during the summer months and cold nights in the winter. If your travel involves connecting from Lorraine back to a commercial flight in Mount Isa, always allow for a full day's buffer to account for localized weather groundings or station operational priorities.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for limited amenities and operating hours.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "LOA",
  "icao": "YLOR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -18.99329948425293,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few on-site services; arrange necessities before arrival.",
  "longitude": 139.90699768066406,
  "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 representatives or airport staff for assistance.",
  "name": "Lorraine Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AUD",
      "name": "Augustus Downs Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ISA",
      "name": "Mount Isa Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KML",
      "name": "Kamileroi Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Lorraine Airport (LOA), identified by its ICAO code YLOR, is a private regional aviation facility located on the Lorraine Station in the remote Gulf Country of Queensland, Australia. Serving as a critical link for one of the region's largest cattle stations, the airport operates as a basic landing strip primarily designed for essential logistical support and station management. The facility does not possess a traditional commercial passenger terminal building, instead utilizing a minimalist structure for basic administrative and pilot use.\n\nThe operational infrastructure at Lorraine is characterized by its simplicity and focus on functional requirements for outback aviation. There are no modern passenger amenities such as retail shops, dining establishments, or professional lounges available at the site. Travelers utilizing this facility are exclusively doing so via private charters, station-related aircraft, or emergency medical missions, such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). The airfield features a single unsealed dirt and gravel runway (15/33), reflecting its role as a remote bush airstrip.\n\nGround transportation to and from the airfield is not available via standard public transit or taxi services; instead, all access is managed via private vehicles or prior arrangement with the Lorraine Station management. The airport is situated approximately 190 kilometers north of Mount Isa, which serves as the nearest major regional hub with full commercial services. Due to its remote location and the lack of runway lighting, flight operations are strictly restricted to daylight hours and are subject to local weather conditions. Travelers are advised to be fully self-sufficient regarding refreshments and essential supplies, as the terminal serves as a functional outpost in a rugged and challenging outback environment.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YLOR/Lorraine-Airport"
}