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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Salton City"
  },
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    "Regional carriers"
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      "@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"
    }
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  "city": "Salton City",
  "code": "SAS",
  "connection_tips": "Arrive early and verify operational status, as Salton Sea Airport operates as a privately owned, unattended facility with basic general aviation services and minimal ground support, located in California's unique below-sea-level desert environment at 84 feet below sea level. Seasonal weather patterns dramatically impact flight operations in the Colorado Desert, with summer temperatures creating dangerous density altitude conditions that significantly reduce aircraft performance, while winter provides more favorable flying conditions but can feature strong desert winds and occasional dust storms.\n\nThe facility maintains minimal operational scheduling due to its unattended status and reliance on transient general aviation traffic, with operations significantly affected by extreme desert conditions including high temperatures exceeding 120\u00b0F in summer and occasional desert windstorms that can make operations challenging. The airport's unique location serves the Salton Sea recreational area, known for its below-sea-level geography, unusual saline lake environment, and as a destination for desert flying enthusiasts exploring California's most unusual landscape features.\n\nGround transportation is extremely limited in the remote Salton City area, typically requiring private vehicles to reach destinations around the Salton Sea, as there are no rental car services, taxi operations, or public transportation in this isolated desert community. Emergency services and medical evacuation capabilities are extremely limited due to the remote desert location, with serious emergencies requiring coordination with distant medical facilities in Palm Springs, El Centro, or San Diego due to the isolated nature of the Salton Sea region.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Public transport may be limited; plan ground travel in advance.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Salton+Sea+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "SAS",
  "icao": "KSAS",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 33.2414016724,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; consider arranging services in town.",
  "longitude": -115.952003479,
  "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 airline representatives at the terminal.",
  "name": "Salton Sea Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LAX",
      "name": "Los Angeles International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BXS",
      "name": "Borrego Valley Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Salton Sea Airport (SAS) is a privately owned, public-use airport about 1 mile southwest of Salton City, California. It is operated without a control tower and primarily supports general aviation.\n\nThe airport sits at roughly 84 ft below sea level and has a single gravel runway 7/25 measuring about 5,000 x 75 ft. This configuration is typical for small desert airports handling light aircraft.\n\nAirNav lists the field as unattended with tiedown parking but no airframe or powerplant services. As a result, terminal facilities are minimal and oriented to basic GA operations rather than commercial passenger processing.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Salton+Sea+Airport"
}