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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Moomba"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Qantas"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "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"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Moomba",
  "code": "MOO",
  "connection_tips": "Moomba Airport (MOO) is a vital and highly specialized regional aviation hub serving the critical oil and gas operations of the Cooper Basin in northern South Australia. Ground transportation from the terminal is fundamentally unique and reflects its role as a private industrial gateway. Most travelers reaching the town\u2014often for work rotations or specialized industrial projects\u2014rely on pre-arranged company buses or 4WD vehicles that meet every arriving charter flight for the short 5-minute transfer to the Moomba camp and operational zones. Arriving 60 minutes before a private departure is typically sufficient.\n\nIt is important for travelers to understand that the airport is a private facility owned and operated by Santos, and it currently hosts no regularly scheduled commercial airline passenger services for the general public. There are absolutely no formal taxi ranks, public bus services, or commercial car rental agencies operating at the airfield. It is absolutely essential to ensure you have all mandatory site inductions and security clearances finalized well before your arrival. Always carry sufficient Australian Dollars (AUD) in cash for any small personal needs at the site social club, although international card systems are typically accepted at the main camp facilities.\n\nInstead, it functions almost exclusively as a 'Fly-In Fly-Out' (FIFO) hub for energy industry personnel and authorized contractors. Consequently, all ground transportation is managed exclusively by the site operator. The terminal facilities are functional and professionally maintained, offering climate-controlled waiting areas and basic amenities for resource sector personnel, but it lacks full-scale commercial dining or retail options beyond a small snack vending area. Furthermore, be aware that the region is prone to extreme desert temperatures and occasional dust storms, which can impact both flight and terrestrial movements.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Strictly private resource sector access; no commercial flights.",
    "Ground transport: Site operator manages all ground transport; no taxis exist.",
    "PPR clearance is non-negotiable for all flight arrivals.",
    "Expect strict alcohol and drug testing for all passengers.",
    "Bring all personal items; the site shop is for residents only.",
    "MOO is a controlled industry strip, so site access rules matter more than terminal features.",
    "Use site Wi-Fi if available to coordinate camp check-in because basin mobile coverage can be patchy."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Moomba+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "MOO",
  "icao": "YOOM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -28.0994,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 140.197006,
  "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": "Moomba Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ADL",
      "name": "Adelaide Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "INM",
      "name": "Innamincka Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "RTY",
      "name": "Merty Merty Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Moomba Airport (MOO) is a specialized private aviation facility serving the Moomba gas plant and the broader Cooper Basin region in northern South Australia. The terminal is a functional, modern structure designed primarily to support 'fly-in fly-out' (FIFO) operations for energy industry personnel and authorized contractors. Its architecture is focused on durability and efficiency, providing essential processing areas for the regular charter flights that connect this remote desert industrial site with major state hubs like Adelaide.\n\nThe terminal experience at Moomba is business-focused and highly controlled, catering exclusively to gas plant employees and authorized visitors. Inside, passengers have access to climate-controlled waiting areas, streamlined check-in counters, and a modest arrivals wing where baggage is processed with industrial efficiency. The facility is managed with a focus on high-end logistical operations, ensuring that the personnel who drive the region's critical energy sector can transition quickly between the aircraft and ground transportation within the plant complex. Security and safety briefings are a standard part of the arrival process for all visitors.\n\nAmenities within the terminal are tailored for practicality, offering basic refreshments and essential services for travelers in transit. While the airport does not feature commercial retail or dining options, its location within the Moomba gas plant precinct provides access to the company's full range of operational and residential services. Ground transport is exclusively provided by the operating company, ensuring a secure and efficient connection between the airstrip and the various operational areas and accommodation camps. Travelers are reminded that access to this facility is strictly restricted to authorized personnel and requires prior coordination with the plant management.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YOOM/Moomba-Airport"
}