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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Roy Hill Station"
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  "airlines": [
    "Charter mining operations",
    "FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) workforce transport"
  ],
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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"
    },
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      "value": "0 minutes"
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  "city": "Roy Hill Station",
  "code": "RHL",
  "connection_tips": "Roy Hill Station Airport operates exclusively as a private mining facility supporting Australia's largest single iron ore mine project with no public access or scheduled commercial flights, serving solely FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) workforce transportation for the 55-million-tonnes-per-annum mining operation owned by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting. The airport's dual unpaved runways (1,200-meter 09/27 and 950-meter 13/31) accommodate charter aircraft transporting mining personnel between the remote Chichester Range site and Perth's corporate headquarters, with all flight operations coordinated through Roy Hill's integrated mining logistics system.\n\nAccess to this facility requires employment authorization through Roy Hill mining operations or specific business arrangements with Hancock Prospecting, as general aviation and public aircraft are prohibited from using this restricted mining airport. Pilbara region weather patterns significantly impact flight operations, with extreme heat exceeding 45\u00b0C during summer months (November-March) creating aircraft performance limitations and worker health considerations that restrict flight schedules to cooler morning and evening periods.\n\nThe airport sits 115 kilometers north of Newman and 277 kilometers south of Port Hedland in Western Australia's most remote mining region, where dust storms, cyclones during wet season (December-March), and challenging desert conditions require specialized aircraft equipment and experienced Pilbara-qualified pilots. Ground transportation at Roy Hill Station Airport operates exclusively within the secured mining compound, with bus transfers connecting arriving workers to accommodation villages, mine sites, and the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) that controls Australia's most technologically advanced automated mining operation.",
  "country": "Australia",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Secure employment authorization via Roy Hill mining - no public access to private airport.",
    "Complete mandatory safety training before arrival - all personnel need Pilbara certification.",
    "Pack heat-resistant clothing and sun protection - Pilbara exceeds 45\u00b0C in summer.",
    "Coordinate flights via Roy Hill corporate logistics - all charters company-managed.",
    "Bring personal protective equipment (PPE) - site needs boots, hard hats, hi-vis clothing.",
    "Prepare for restricted communication - limited mobile/internet in remote Chichester Range.",
    "Schedule flights during cooler periods - extreme heat limits ops to morning/evening.",
    "Coordinate with mining roster schedules - FIFO aligns with shift rotations.",
    "Expect comprehensive security screening - restricted facility maintains strict access control.",
    "Plan for mining village accommodation - 1,200-person facility provides services in compound."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "RHL",
  "icao": "YRYH",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -22.6167,
  "layover_planner_info": "Mining facility only - no public access or services.",
  "longitude": 120.35,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact Roy Hill logistics coordination center.",
  "name": "Roy Hill Station Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GBW",
      "name": "Ginbata"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Roy Hill Station Airport operates as a private mining aviation facility exclusively serving Australia's largest single iron ore mining project, strategically positioned in the remote Chichester Range of Western Australia's Pilbara region to support the 55-million-tonnes-per-annum Roy Hill mine owned by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting. Located 115 kilometers north of Newman and 277 kilometers south of Port Hedland, this restricted-access facility serves as the essential FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) transportation hub for the mine's 1,200-person workforce operating one of the world's most technologically advanced automated mining operations.\n\nThe airport features dual unpaved runways measuring 1,200 meters (09/27) and 950 meters (13/31) designed specifically to accommodate charter aircraft transporting mining personnel between the remote mine site and Perth's corporate headquarters. Terminal facilities consist of basic but functional infrastructure focused entirely on workforce transportation logistics, with no public passenger amenities, commercial services, or general aviation access permitted within this secured mining compound that operates under strict corporate security protocols.\n\nOperational characteristics center exclusively on coordinated charter flights managed through Roy Hill's integrated logistics system, serving mining personnel rotations that align with the site's complex shift schedules and production requirements. All aircraft operations require prior authorization through Hancock Prospecting's corporate offices, with flights restricted to company-approved charter operators familiar with Pilbara aviation requirements and the challenging desert conditions including extreme temperatures exceeding 45\u00b0C, dust storms, and seasonal cyclones.\n\nStrategic significance encompasses the facility's critical role supporting one of Australia's most significant mining investments, where the airport enables efficient workforce management for mining operations sitting on Mulga Downs pastoral property with proven reserves exceeding 2.4 billion tonnes. The facility operates as an integral component of Roy Hill's comprehensive infrastructure including a 344-kilometer heavy haul railway and purpose-built port facilities, making it essential to maintaining Australia's position as a leading iron ore exporter while supporting the economic viability of one of the Pilbara's most ambitious mining developments.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worldairportguides.com/australia/roy-hill-station-airport"
}