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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Basalt"
  },
  "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": "Basalt",
  "code": "NMP",
  "connection_tips": "New Moon Airport (NMP) should be treated as a station strip in remote Queensland rather than as any kind of public regional airport. If you are using it, the real connection work has already happened before the aircraft departs: station permission, pilot coordination, pickup, and whatever road movement follows after landing. The airstrip is valuable because it reaches isolated country efficiently. It does not offer passenger services that can rescue weak planning after arrival.\n\nThat means outback rules apply in full. Carry water, essential medicine, sun protection, and whatever communications backup or driver details you need before wheels-up. If weather, strip condition, or station operations cause a delay, there may be no practical substitute other than waiting and re-coordinating locally. The airport is a tool for station access, RFDS support, and charter movement, not a place to improvise onward travel.\n\nUse NMP only within a controlled itinerary. Confirm who is meeting the aircraft, what vehicle is being used, and whether the next leg involves rough station roads or a longer pastoral transfer. The airstrip works well when the whole chain is managed as one remote-area movement. It works poorly when travelers expect airport-style flexibility after arrival. At New Moon, the successful connection is the one that was organized before departure, not the one you hope to figure out on the ground.",
  "country": "Australia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Be fully self-sufficient as there are no amenities on-site.",
    "Enjoy the unique and raw experience of the Queensland outback.",
    "Verify airstrip conditions with your pilot before flying.",
    "Coordinate your ground transport with station personnel in advance.",
    "Bring your own refreshments and essentials for the journey."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=New+Moon+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "NMP",
  "icao": "YNMN",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -19.2,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the airstrip is for immediate transitions and flight briefings only.",
  "longitude": 145.773,
  "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 station management for assistance with any schedule changes.",
  "name": "New Moon Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CNS",
      "name": "Cairns International"
    },
    {
      "code": "IGH",
      "name": "Ingham Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "New Moon Airport (NMP) is a remote airstrip serving the New Moon Station in the Basalt region of northern Queensland, Australia. The terminal is a minimal, functional structure designed primarily to support the movement of station personnel and essential supplies in this isolated part of the country. it is a critical lifeline for the local community, especially for the delivery of mail and providing a critical point for emergency medical evacuations.\n\nFacilities at the airstrip are virtually non-existent, reflecting its isolated location in the rugged outback of northern Queensland. Travelers using this airstrip must be completely self-sufficient and ensure that all ground logistics, including transport and supplies, are pre-arranged with the station management. The airstrip serves as an important hub for private aviation and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) operations.\n\nThe airport's location in the vast and rugged Basalt landscape offers travelers unique views of the ancient lava flows and the sprawling savannah during arrival and departure. It remains a critical piece of infrastructure for the connectivity and safety of the remote stations in this historically significant part of Queensland. Arriving at New Moon offers an immediate and raw experience of the Australian outback, highlighting the resilience of those who live and work in this isolated region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YNMN/New-Moon-Airport"
}