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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Columbus"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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  "code": "UBS",
  "connection_tips": "Columbus Lowndes County Airport operates as a public-use facility in eastern Mississippi, primarily serving general aviation and charter operations rather than scheduled commercial service. Local services are conducted in English, and the community maintains strong Southern cultural traditions including local festivals and authentic regional cuisine. Emergency medical helicopter services coordinate with Columbus Regional Medical Center and nearby facilities for critical patient transport. Ground transportation includes rental cars and taxi services, though advance arrangements are recommended due to the rural location and limited public transportation options.\n\nHumid subtropical climate conditions bring hot summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that can delay small aircraft operations, while winters are generally mild with occasional ice storms affecting flight safety. Travelers requiring commercial connections typically drive 20 miles to Meridian Regional Airport or 75 miles to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama for airline service. The airport provides basic aviation services including fuel, tie-down facilities, and aircraft maintenance capabilities for general aviation aircraft visiting the region. The surrounding Prairie region offers rich Civil War history, with several battlefield sites and historic homes within driving distance.\n\nThe facility supports flight training operations for private and commercial pilot certification, with several flight schools utilizing the controlled airspace environment for instruction. The airport serves Columbus Air Force Base operations and military flight training activities, creating controlled airspace coordination requirements for civilian aircraft. The facility supports the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway system and local manufacturing operations, including charter flights for business travelers visiting the region's automotive and aerospace industries.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check flight schedules in advance; services may be limited.",
    "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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  "iataCode": "UBS",
  "icao": "KUBS",
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  "last_modified": "August 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 33.4654006958,
  "layover_planner_info": "Columbus Lowndes County Airport (UBS) is not a conventional scheduled-airline layover airport, so treat it as a point-to-point stop rather than a place to build a long connection. Have transport, food, and contingency plans arranged before you land in Columbus, because same-day recovery usually depends on the operator serving the field rather than a bank of airline desks. If your itinerary needs a commercial fallback, check options through Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR).",
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  "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": "If you misconnect at Columbus Lowndes County Airport (UBS), contact the operating carrier, charter provider, or airport handling contact immediately, because recovery is usually arranged directly with the operator rather than through a full-service rebooking desk. Keep ground transport and alternate commercial options via Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) ready in case the next workable departure is outside the airport itself.",
  "name": "Columbus Lowndes County Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BTV",
      "name": "Burlington International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GTR",
      "name": "Golden Triangle Regional Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LMS",
      "name": "Louisville Winston County Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TCL",
      "name": "Tuscaloosa National Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Columbus Lowndes County Airport is a public-use facility serving eastern Mississippi, operating primarily as a general aviation airport with charter services rather than scheduled commercial passenger operations. Located in the rural Mississippi Prairie region, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for an area rich in Civil War history and traditional Southern culture.\n\nTerminal facilities are basic, designed for general aviation operations with fundamental amenities including fuel services, tie-down facilities, and aircraft maintenance capabilities. The facility serves flight training operations for private and commercial pilot certification, with several flight schools utilizing the controlled airspace environment for instruction and aviation education programs.\n\nOperational characteristics include coordination with nearby Columbus Air Force Base for military flight training activities, creating controlled airspace requirements for civilian aircraft operations. The airport supports emergency medical helicopter services coordinating with Columbus Regional Medical Center, business charter flights for the region's automotive and aerospace industries, and general aviation traffic serving the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway system.\n\nStrategically positioned to serve travelers requiring commercial airline connections, the airport coordinates with Meridian Regional Airport (20 miles away) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (75 miles away) for scheduled airline service. The facility operates under humid subtropical climate conditions with hot summers bringing frequent afternoon thunderstorms that can delay small aircraft operations, while mild winters occasionally experience ice storms affecting flight safety protocols.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Lowndes_County_Airport"
}