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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Nightmute"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Grant Aviation",
    "Yute Commuter Service",
    "Ryan Air",
    "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"
    },
    {
      "@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": "Nightmute",
  "code": "NME",
  "connection_tips": "Nightmute Airport (NME) serves the remote Yup'ik community on Nelson Island with a 1,600-foot gravel runway accommodating Grant Aviation, Yute Commuter Service, and Ryan Air providing essential connections to Bethel and other Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages. The airport sits on the southeast coast of Nelson Island where subsistence harvesting of marine mammals, fish, and birds remains central to the local economy and cultural practices, requiring careful coordination with seasonal hunting and fishing activities. Passengers should prepare for potential multi-day delays during severe weather events and maintain flexible travel schedules when accessing this isolated but culturally significant community where aviation serves as the sole year-round transportation link to the outside world.\n\nFlight schedules remain highly weather-dependent due to extreme subarctic conditions, with wind gusts reaching 100 mph during severe storms and annual precipitation averaging 24 inches primarily as snow affecting year-round operations. Operational challenges include frequent weather delays affecting the single gravel runway, with FAA recognition of distinct geographic and climatic challenges facing aviation in remote Alaska regions.\n\nGround transportation from the airport relies entirely on local ATVs, snowmobiles during winter months, and community pickups arranged through residents, as no formal taxi services exist in this village of 304 Alaska Native Yup'ik people. Emergency medical evacuations represent critical services for this community lacking road connections, with Grant Aviation employing Yup'ik-speaking pilots familiar with local conditions.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Be prepared for a very simple and remote terminal experience.",
    "Verify your flight status as schedules can be affected by fog, wind, and low visibility.",
    "Ensure your ground transport or village pickup is arranged in advance.",
    "Carry your own refreshments as there are no facilities on-site.",
    "Enjoy the spectacular aerial views of the Bering Sea and the Alaskan tundra."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "NME",
  "icao": "PAGT",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 60.4691,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate arrival and departure only.",
  "longitude": -164.7041,
  "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 flight operator or the regional administrative office in Bethel for assistance with any schedule changes.",
  "name": "Nightmute Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BET",
      "name": "Bethel Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OOK",
      "name": "Toksook Bay Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TNK",
      "name": "Tununak Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "WWT",
      "name": "Mertarvik Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Nightmute Airport (NME) is a remote regional facility serving the Yup'ik community of Nightmute on Nelson Island in western Alaska. The terminal is a small and functional building that primarily handles domestic flights operated by Grant Aviation and other bush carriers, connecting the community with the regional hub of Bethel. it is a critical lifeline for the local population, facilitating the movement of people, mail, and essential supplies where road access is non-existent.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring a simple waiting area and administrative support for flight operations. There are no commercial shops or dining options at the airport, so travelers should ensure they have necessary items and water before arriving. The airport plays a vital role in the regional economy, supporting the local subsistence fishing and hunting culture and providing access for essential services, including medical evacuations and regional administration for the Bethel Census Area.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to the village of Nightmute is typically managed via local ATVs, snowmobiles, or pre-arranged pickup from local community members. The airport's location near the Bering Sea coast offers travelers unique views of the rugged coastal tundra and the diverse wildlife of Nelson Island during arrival and departure. It remains a critical infrastructure point for the connectivity and resilience of the Nightmute community, ensuring that this remote part of Alaska remains accessible year-round under challenging maritime weather conditions.",
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}