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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Weipa"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "QantasLink"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@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"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Weipa",
  "code": "WEI",
  "connection_tips": "Weipa Airport is the practical air gateway to far western Cape York and a lifeline for a remote mining and community region. Weather in the wet season can reshape the day quickly When delays ripple through the schedule, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Weipa rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Cairns Airport, Northern Peninsula Airport, Dixie Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by QantasLink, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Weipa's time-saving link to the rest of Australia.\n\nFlight options are limited compared with major Queensland airports, so schedule changes matter more here than at big hubs At street level, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Weipa rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Cairns Airport, Northern Peninsula Airport, Dixie Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by QantasLink, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Weipa's time-saving link to the rest of Australia.\n\nThe airport works well for access to Weipa itself, fishing lodges, and nearby communities, but the onward ground leg still needs planning For a clean handoff, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Weipa rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Cairns Airport, Northern Peninsula Airport, Dixie Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by QantasLink, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Weipa's time-saving link to the rest of Australia.",
  "country": "Australia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Weipa's limited flights make schedule changes important, so monitor updates through the airline app.",
    "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=Weipa%20Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "WEI",
  "icao": "YBWP",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -12.677493,
  "layover_planner_info": "No dedicated layover facilities; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": 141.922618,
  "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 the operating airline for assistance.",
  "name": "Weipa Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CNS",
      "name": "Cairns Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ABM",
      "name": "Northern Peninsula Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DXD",
      "name": "Dixie Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Weipa Airport operates as a domestic aviation facility serving the Weipa area in Australia, providing essential aviation services for local transportation and specialized operations. The airport features basic facilities configured to support regional aircraft operations supporting community connectivity and emergency services.\n\nTerminal facilities comprise fundamental aviation infrastructure appropriate for regional operations, featuring passenger processing areas and operational support designed for aircraft serving local transportation needs. The facility maintains necessary safety and operational standards for reliable aviation services.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on regional air services, emergency medical evacuations, and specialized aviation operations supporting local community needs and government services. The airport provides vital connectivity where traditional ground transportation options may be limited.\n\nStrategic importance encompasses supporting regional development, emergency services, and maintaining essential connections for communities while facilitating access to government services, healthcare, and economic opportunities in the region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Weipa%20Airport"
}