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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Columbus"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "American Airlines"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Columbus",
  "code": "OLU",
  "connection_tips": "Columbus Municipal Airport is a practical Nebraska general aviation field that serves a real local business and agriculture region. It is the kind of airport where fuel, runway access, and a simple road transfer are the main reasons to use it. The airport is not about volume; it is about keeping Columbus and the surrounding Platte Valley connected to the air network.\n\nFor a traveler, the most useful question is usually whether the airport gets you closer to a meeting, a farm, a maintenance stop, or a quick private trip. Once you land, the road into Columbus is the easy part, and the airport's small scale means you should already know whether you need a car, a tiedown, or just a fast pickup. The connection is straightforward when the plan is straightforward.\n\nIf you are flying in as a pilot, treat OLU as a practical county-town stop with good utility and minimal drama. It is the kind of airport that serves local Nebraska travel exactly by being simple. For ag and business travel, that directness is worth more than any terminal feature. It keeps Columbus time-sensitive without forcing the trip through a larger hub. A quick road transfer into Columbus is usually the final step.\n",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Visit the nearby Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial, honoring the WWII boat designer.",
    "Pre-arrange your Enterprise rental car for pickup at the FBO upon landing.",
    "If heading to Omaha, local shuttles or rentals are the most reliable options.",
    "The 24/7 pilot lounge offers a full kitchen and snacks for transiting crews.",
    "OLU works well for Omaha-area private arrivals when Eppley traffic feels unnecessary."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Columbus+Municipal+Airport+Columbus",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "OLU",
  "icao": "KOLU",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 41.448145,
  "layover_planner_info": "Short layovers are manageable given the airport's size.",
  "longitude": -97.340174,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline staff for help if you miss a connection.",
  "name": "Columbus Municipal Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LAX",
      "name": "Los Angeles International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OFK",
      "name": "Karl Stefan Memorial Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SCB",
      "name": "Scribner State Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) is a public-use general aviation facility located in Columbus, Nebraska, approximately one mile southwest of the city center. The airport's administration building serves as the central hub for visitors and pilots, providing essential services for private, corporate, and state aviation. While the field does not currently offer scheduled commercial airline service, its infrastructure is designed to support a range of regional flight operations.\n\nFacilities within the administration building include a dedicated after-hours pilot lounge that is well-equipped with a refrigerator, stove, coffee, and restroom facilities. Pilots also have access to real-time weather information and a conference room for business needs during standard operating hours. The primary Fixed Base Operator (FBO) on the field, Avcraft, Inc., provides comprehensive services including 100LL and Jet A fueling, aircraft maintenance, and flight instruction.\n\nThe airport features two runways, with the primary concrete runway (14/32) measuring 6,801 feet and featuring precision instrument markings. Safety and communication are supported by a CTAF/UNICOM frequency of 123.05 and an AWOS-3PT weather system. For travelers staying in the area, several hotels are located within a short drive of the terminal, and local taxi services are available for transportation into the city of Columbus.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=41.448145&mlon=-97.340174&zoom=14"
}