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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Shute Harbour"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "FlyAus (Fly Australia Charters)",
    "Wave Air",
    "Scenic flight operators"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Shute Harbour",
  "code": "WSY",
  "connection_tips": "Whitsunday Airport operates just five minutes from Airlie Beach, serving as Queensland's premier gateway for scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands, and Heart Reef. Airport amenities support high-volume tourism operations while maintaining focus on scenic flight experiences and reef access. The facility coordinates closely with tourism operators in Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour for seamless visitor experiences combining aerial reef tours with island hopping adventures. Flight scheduling peaks during Australian holiday periods, requiring advance reservations for optimal tour times and weather conditions.\n\nThe single runway accommodates aircraft providing spectacular aerial photography opportunities over vibrant coral reefs, azure waters, and pristine beaches. FlyAus operates up to six daily scenic flights with 60-minute tours showcasing Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet swirling sands, and iconic Heart Reef formations from guaranteed window seats. Wave Air provides additional charter services throughout central Queensland, while various operators offer helicopter and seaplane experiences for reef tourism.\n\nBooking flexibility accommodates weather-dependent operations, particularly during tropical storm seasons affecting coastal Queensland tourism. Ground transportation connects easily to Airlie Beach tourism infrastructure, with the airport strategically positioned between popular destinations and the Whitsunday Islands departure points. Passenger lounges include air conditioning, device charging, bottled water, and restroom facilities, with experienced pilots providing in-flight commentary about reef ecosystems and regional attractions.",
  "country": "Australia",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/au.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ground transport: Verify flight schedules and local transport 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=-20.27611,148.755",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=AUD",
  "iataCode": "WSY",
  "icao": "YSHR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -20.27611,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are basic; plan ahead for meals and rest.",
  "longitude": 148.755,
  "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": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "JFK",
      "name": "John F. Kennedy International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LDC",
      "name": "Lindeman Island Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PPP",
      "name": "Whitsunday Coast Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZBO",
      "name": "Bowen Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour is a privately owned GA and scenic-flight airport at Flametree, just minutes from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands departure points. The airport's own airfield information identifies a single asphalt runway `14/32` at `1,410 x 15 m`, `40 ft` elevation, dual taxiways, and Avgas and Jet A1 availability seven days a week, with a main terminal and free Wi-Fi.\n\nWhat makes `YSHR` distinctive is not ordinary regional-airport traffic but the combination of scenic flying, tourism, and private-airpark operations. The airport website describes the field as busy with commercial scenic activity, parachute operations, and visiting aircraft that must call ahead, while the main terminal includes the Hangar Cafe & Bar and basic passenger facilities. Its published flight procedures also note curved approaches, gusty valley winds, and right-hand circuits preferred in both directions because of terrain and turbulence.\n\nSo WSY should read as a Whitsundays tourism airfield with serious local operating character: a private airport built around reef sightseeing, Airlie Beach access, and a busy mixed-use GA environment, not a generic regional terminal.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=-20.27611,148.755"
}