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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Mitchell"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Qantas"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "@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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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Mitchell",
  "code": "MTQ",
  "connection_tips": "Mitchell Airport (MTQ) only works properly if it is treated as a prior-arranged local access strip, not as a public regional airport. Maranoa Regional Council's own aerodrome guidance is explicit that Mitchell is one of the council landing areas requiring prior permission and that it is not a certified aerodrome. That one fact should shape the whole itinerary. If you are flying in, the landing details, permission, and receiving contact all need to be settled before departure.\n\nFor most travelers, Roma is still the practical scheduled-air-service anchor for the district. Mitchell then becomes either the last private or charter air leg or the last road leg into town, the artesian spa, station country, or local work sites. Because the strip is small and amenities are basic, there is little point assuming that a delayed day can be repaired on arrival. A confirmed pickup is far more valuable than any notional terminal service.\n\nUse MTQ only within a controlled local plan. Carry the exact driver details, allow some margin for weather and rural road conditions, and keep in mind that the airport's usefulness comes from proximity to Mitchell rather than from network depth. It can be an efficient local entry point, especially for Maranoa work or outback travel, but only when permission and landside transport have been locked in ahead of time.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial flights; fly to Roma (RMA) and drive 1 hour west.",
    "Pre-arrange a pickup from Mitchell town; no taxis wait at the strip.",
    "The airport is a key gateway for the historic Mitchell Artesian Spa.",
    "Ideal for private pilots exploring the Queensland outback.",
    "Carry all food and water; there are zero services at the airfield."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "MTQ",
  "icao": "YMIT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -26.483299255371094,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 147.93699645996094,
  "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": "Mitchell Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "RMA",
      "name": "Roma Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CTL",
      "name": "Charleville Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "INJ",
      "name": "Injune Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Mitchell Airport (MTQ), also known as YMIT, is a vital regional aviation facility serving the town of Mitchell in the Maranoa region of South West Queensland, Australia. Situated approximately 90 kilometers west of Roma, the airport functions as a critical logistical node for the isolated local community and the region's prominent cattle and agricultural industries. In a territory where distances to major urban centers are immense, the airfield provides an essential link for the movement of people, essential goods, and government personnel.\n\nThe airfield infrastructure is centered around a single sealed runway, designated 05/23, which measures approximately 1,311 meters (4,301 feet) in length. As a regional facility, Mitchell does not possess a conventional commercial passenger terminal or modern traveler amenities. Instead, the 'terminal' consists of a basic administrative structure and staging area where manual processing for charters and private flights takes place. Operations are conducted strictly during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), and the facility is largely unmanned, requiring pilots to maintain self-sufficiency and utilize Common Traffic Advisory Frequencies (CTAF) for coordination.\n\nStrategically, Mitchell Airport is an indispensable node for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), providing a life-saving link for emergency medical evacuations and regular primary health clinics for the remote community. It also serves as a critical access point during the seasonal floods that can occasionally impact the Warrego Highway, ensuring that the town remains connected to the broader state network. Ground transportation from the airstrip to the Mitchell town center\"\u201dfamous for its Great Artesian Spa\"\u201dis typically managed via local private arrangements or community taxis. Travelers and pilots utilizing the facility are advised to plan for no on-site fuel availability and to coordinate their logistics through authorized regional or charter channels well in advance of their journey.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YMIT/Mitchell-Airport"
}