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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Mulka"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Private / Charter",
    "Royal Flying Doctor Service"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@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"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Mulka",
  "code": "MVK",
  "connection_tips": "Mulka is a remote South Australian outback strip, so any arrival here should already be tied to station access, a private flight, or an RFDS-style essential movement. Before departure you should know exactly who is meeting the aircraft, what vehicle is being used, and how the plan changes if weather or strip condition affects timing. Distances are long, phone coverage can be absent, and heat, dust, and occasional rain can all change how easy the next leg is MVK works only when the station permission, pickup, and route beyond the strip are all fixed before the aircraft leaves the previous stop.\n\nThe current file's old Ethiopia text was simply wrong; in reality this is Birdsville Track country, where the critical connection is from aircraft to station logistics, not from one public-transport mode to another. In this part of Australia, \"I'll sort it out when I get there\" is the wrong model. Carry water, sun protection, medicines, and emergency communications rather than assuming the station can solve every problem at short notice.\n\nThere is no scheduled airline backup, no terminal help desk, and no reason to expect public ground transport after landing. The overland side of the trip is what deserves most of the planning. If your broader route starts or ends through Marree, Birdsville, or another outback gateway, leave generous margin between air and road segments.",
  "country": "Australia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Strictly charter/NGO use only; no commercial flights.",
    "Coordinate 4WD pickups weeks in advance at this airport.",
    "Zero terminal facilities; bring all food and water.",
    "Flights are weather-dependent; morning is the safest bet.",
    "Carry a satellite phone; cellular coverage is non-existent."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Mulka+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "MVK",
  "icao": "YMUK",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -28.34779930114746,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the airstrip is for immediate transitions and flight briefings only.",
  "longitude": 138.64999389648438,
  "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 your private pilot or charter service provider for assistance with any schedule changes.",
  "name": "Mulka Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ADD",
      "name": "Addis Ababa Bole International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ETD",
      "name": "Etadunna Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MNE",
      "name": "Mungeranie Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Mulka Airport (MVK) is a small, remote airstrip serving the Mulka Station area in the far north of South Australia. The 'terminal' is minimal, typically consisting of little more than a basic shed or shaded area for pilots and passengers. It primarily caters to private aviation, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) operations, and occasional visitors to the remote outback stations along the historic Birdsville Track.\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are virtually non-existent, reflecting its isolated location in one of the most arid parts of the Australian outback. Travelers using this airstrip must be completely self-sufficient and have all ground logistics, including transport and supplies, pre-arranged. The airstrip provides a vital lifeline for the local pastoral community, especially for the delivery of essential goods and emergency medical services.\n\nGround transportation from the airstrip is typically provided by the local station personnel. Arriving at Mulka offers an immediate and raw experience of the vast, arid landscapes of the South Australian outback, highlighting the challenges and beauty of life in remote Australia. The airstrip remains a critical piece of infrastructure for the resilience and connectivity of the remote pastoral communities in this rugged and historically significant part of the country.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YMUK/Mulka-Airport"
}