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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Moreton"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Qantas"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@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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  "city": "Moreton",
  "code": "MET",
  "connection_tips": "Moreton Airport (MET) is an exceptionally remote regional airstrip located on the Moreton Station in the Cape York Peninsula of northern Queensland, Australia. Upon arrival at the Moreton 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, localized heavy rainfall can occasionally lead to the unsealed airstrip becoming soft and unusable for fixed-wing aircraft. MET 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 MET; access is strictly limited to authorized personnel and mission flights originating from regional hubs such as Weipa (WEI) or Cairns (CNS). It is mandatory to have pre-arranged landing permissions and local ground transport with the station management or the nearby Moreton Telegraph Station, as there are no on-demand taxi or rental services in this part of the outback. The regional climate is tropical and seasonal, characterized by intense heat during the dry season and heavy rain from November to April. If your travel involves connecting from Moreton back to a commercial flight in Weipa, 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 latest schedules when connecting through Moreton Airport.",
    "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."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Moreton+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "MET",
  "icao": "YMOT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -12.444199562099998,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 142.638000488,
  "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": "Moreton Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SYD",
      "name": "Sydney Kingsford Smith"
    },
    {
      "code": "HAT",
      "name": "Heathlands Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "IRG",
      "name": "Lockhart River Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MLV",
      "name": "Merluna Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Moreton Airport (MET) serves the remote community of Moreton and the northern regions of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. The terminal facility is extremely basic, typically consisting of a small, single-story structure or open-air shelter that handles the administrative and passenger needs for local domestic charter flights and light aircraft operations. It serves as a vital transport link for personnel, essential supplies, and local residents in an area where road access is frequently restricted by the rugged terrain and seasonal tropical weather.\n\nThe terminal experience at Moreton is very simple and reflects its role as a practical logistical hub within the Australian Outback rather than a commercial passenger facility. Facilities are rudimentary, with manual processes for arrivals and departures, and waiting areas that offer only basic protection from the intense tropical sun and seasonal rains. Activity at the airport is generally limited to daylight hours and is highly dependent on local weather conditions, which can frequently affect the unpaved or grass airstrip's operability, particularly during the wet season.\n\nAmenities within the MET terminal are almost non-existent, with no formal shops, restaurants, or modern telecommunications services available on-site. Travelers using this facility are typically local workers, government officials, or adventurers who must arrive fully prepared with their own supplies and pre-arranged local transport. The airport's minimal infrastructure and remote wilderness setting emphasize the challenging nature of aviation in the Cape York region, where every flight represents an essential link for the local community and is critical for regional connectivity.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YMOT/Moreton-Airport"
}