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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Theodore"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter carriers"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 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": "Theodore",
  "code": "TDR",
  "connection_tips": "Check with charter operators for procedures at Theodore Airport, serving this small coal mining town in Queensland's Banana Shire, approximately 350 kilometers northwest of Brisbane. Passengers should bring sun protection, water, and appropriate clothing for the hot Queensland interior climate. Weather monitoring relies on Bureau of Meteorology regional forecasting and local observations, as sophisticated meteorological equipment may be limited at this rural facility. Emergency services coordinate with Queensland Ambulance Service, local volunteer fire brigades, and mining company medical facilities, providing critical coverage for isolated communities and industrial sites.\n\nSubtropical weather patterns including summer thunderstorms, occasional flooding during the wet season (December-March), and extreme heat can impact flight operations, requiring flexible scheduling and weather contingency planning. The facility primarily supports mining operations, agricultural aviation, and emergency services for the surrounding rural communities in the Dawson River valley region. Confirm ground transportation arrangements well in advance as options are limited in this sparsely populated region. Flight coordination occurs through Brisbane Flight Information Region, with most traffic consisting of mining-related flights and rural aviation activities.\n\nLocal aviation services include charter flights supporting mining shift workers, agricultural aviation for cattle station operations, medical evacuation services, and cargo flights delivering supplies to remote properties. The airport's strategic location serves coal mining operations in the Bowen Basin, cattle stations throughout the region, and provides emergency access for Royal Flying Doctor Service operations covering vast rural areas. Ground transportation options include rental vehicles from nearby Taroom, taxi services arranged through local operators, and mining company transport for authorized personnel, though all services require advance booking due to the remote location. Keep Australian dollars available as card payment facilities may be restricted outside normal business hours.",
  "country": "Australia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Served by Regional and charter carriers at this airport.",
    "Ground transport: Pre-arrange ground transportation at this airport.",
    "Check flight status before heading to airport at this airport.",
    "Keep documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Weather delays possible; check forecasts at this airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak periods at this airport.",
    "Download airline app for updates at this airport.",
    "Charge devices before your flight at this airport.",
    "Bring snacks for potential delays at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Theodore+Airport+Theodore",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "TDR",
  "icao": "YTDR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -24.986796,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead as on-site amenities are minimal.",
  "longitude": 150.093076,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desks for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Theodore Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "SYD",
      "name": "Sydney Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "THG",
      "name": "Thangool Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "XTO",
      "name": "Taroom Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Theodore Airport (TDR/YTDR) serves the coal mining town of Theodore in Queensland's Banana Shire, located 350 kilometers northwest of Brisbane at 560 feet elevation. Operating with a single 4,406-foot runway designated 17/35, the facility provides essential aviation access to this remote interior Queensland community situated in the Dawson River valley region of the Bowen Basin, one of Australia's premier coal mining areas.\n\nTerminal facilities remain basic and functional, appropriate for the small rural community and industrial operations that characterize this sparsely populated region. Infrastructure focuses on essential services rather than passenger amenities, reflecting the airport's primary role serving charter flights, mining operations, agricultural aviation, and emergency services. Limited ground services require advance coordination with local operators due to the remote location and minimal permanent staff.\n\nOperational characteristics center on supporting coal mining shift worker transport, agricultural aviation for extensive cattle station operations throughout the region, and Royal Flying Doctor Service medical evacuations covering vast rural areas. Brisbane Flight Information Region coordinates traffic consisting primarily of mining-related charters and rural aviation activities serving the scattered properties and industrial sites across this hot Queensland interior landscape.\n\nStrategic importance encompasses providing critical aviation access for Bowen Basin coal mining operations, cattle station management across the region, and emergency medical services for isolated communities where ground transportation over long distances remains challenging. The facility enables essential connectivity for mining personnel, agricultural operations, and emergency services in this economically vital but sparsely populated region of Queensland's interior.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/YTDR/Theodore-Airport"
}