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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Taylor"
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    "American Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
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  "connection_tips": "Taylor Airport is a remote industrial and mining airstrip in Alaska with no scheduled commercial passenger service. For a same-day backup, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Taylor rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Shishmaref Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Taylor's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.\n\nConnections are exclusively via private charter or corporate aircraft supporting regional mining operations. In practical terms, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Taylor rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Shishmaref Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Taylor's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.\n\nThere are no passenger facilities, fuel services, or ground transportation available at the strip; all arrivals must be self-sufficient and coordinated with local site management in advance. If the plan changes, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Taylor rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Shishmaref Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Taylor's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Taylor Airport.",
    "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."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "TWE",
  "icao": "ZTWE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 65.6792984009,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -164.798995972,
  "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 service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Taylor Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ATL",
      "name": "Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International"
    },
    {
      "code": "SHH",
      "name": "Shishmaref Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Taylor Airport in remote northwest Alaska functions as an essential Arctic aviation facility serving the Native village of Wales and surrounding Seward Peninsula communities, operating with basic infrastructure adapted to extreme weather conditions and logistical challenges of the Bering Strait region. The airfield accommodates bush planes and small aircraft capable of navigating unpredictable Arctic weather patterns, providing year-round access despite temperatures ranging from -40\u00b0F in winter to brief summer periods above 60\u00b0F.\n\nThe facility consists of a gravel runway with minimal terminal infrastructure, reflecting the remote nature of operations where aircraft serve as the primary lifeline for mail, supplies, and medical evacuations. Located approximately 134 meters above sea level at coordinates 65.679\u00b0N, 164.799\u00b0W, the airport experiences continuous daylight in summer and polar night conditions in winter, requiring specialized operational procedures and experienced pilots familiar with Arctic aviation challenges.\n\nOperational significance centers on supporting subsistence communities where traditional hunting and fishing remain primary economic activities, with the airport enabling vital connections to regional hubs like Nome and Kotzebue. Air service provides the only reliable year-round transportation option, as Wales lacks road connections and sea access is limited to ice-free summer months, making aviation critical for food security, medical emergencies, and maintaining family connections across Alaska's vast distances.\n\nStrategic importance includes supporting scientific research in the Bering Strait region, facilitating wildlife management programs, and maintaining sovereignty presence near the International Date Line where Alaska approaches within 2.4 miles of Russia's Big Diomede Island. The airport serves as a staging point for climate research, marine mammal studies, and cultural preservation efforts documenting Wales' heritage as one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in North America.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Taylor+Airport"
}