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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Niles"
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    "Private / Charter"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "@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": "Niles",
  "code": "NLE",
  "connection_tips": "Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) in Niles, Michigan, is a general aviation field, so the main planning point is that there are no scheduled airline connections to recover you if your private or charter itinerary changes. South Bend International is the nearest realistic commercial fallback if you suddenly need an airline option. Weather in southwestern Michigan can affect even short positioning flights, and the drive across the state line to Indiana is often easier than trying to improvise transport at the field.\n\nMost users arrive by business aircraft, instructional flight, or personal aircraft and then continue by car into Niles, Buchanan, Notre Dame, or the broader Michiana area. Because NLE is used for local flying and general aviation activity rather than high-volume passenger processing, the practical rhythm is different from an airline airport. If your trip depends on a same-day meeting or event, build your timing around private-airport logistics and surface transport rather than assuming the airport itself will provide commercial-style passenger services.\n\nIf you are not being met by a host or operator, arrange your ground transport before wheels-down; this is not an airport where you should expect a staffed rental desk, a taxi queue, or regular public transport waiting outside the terminal. Confirm fuel availability, after-hours access, and any crew-car or courtesy-car arrangements with the airport or your operator before departure, especially for evening arrivals or weekend movements.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use NLE for private charters to avoid the busier traffic of SBN.",
    "Pre-arrange your rental car for pickup at the airfield lounge.",
    "The airport is only a 5-minute drive from the Niles Amtrak station.",
    "Ideal for private pilots visiting the nearby Fernwood Botanical Garden.",
    "Check for flight training activity in the pattern during weekends."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "NLE",
  "icao": "K3TR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 41.8359,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for flight planning and immediate transitions only. Niles city center is a short drive away for longer stays.",
  "longitude": -86.2252,
  "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": "Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SBN",
      "name": "South Bend International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) is a general aviation facility serving the city of Niles and the surrounding Berrien County in southwestern Michigan. The terminal is a functional building that primarily caters to private pilots, corporate aviation, and flight training. it provides a convenient and efficient alternative to the larger commercial airports in South Bend and Kalamazoo for regional business and leisure travelers.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring standard general aviation amenities such as a waiting area and administrative offices for airport management. There are no substantial on-site dining or retail options, so travelers are encouraged to visit the nearby city of Niles for full services. The airport plays a vital role in the local economy, supporting the regional industrial and commercial sectors, and providing a base for flight schools and aircraft maintenance.\n\nGround transportation to Niles city center and nearby communities is typically managed via local taxis and pre-arranged rental cars. The airport's location near the St. Joseph River offers travelers unique views of the surrounding farmlands and the urban outskirts of Niles during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the connectivity and development of southwestern Michigan, supporting both social and commercial aviation needs.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Jerry+Tyler+Memorial+Airport"
}