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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Yakima"
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  "airlines": [
    "American Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Yakima",
  "code": "YKM",
  "connection_tips": "Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field serves as the primary airport for the agriculturally rich Yakima Valley in central Washington state. For connecting flights, most passengers transit through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or other major West Coast hubs, making coordination with American Airlines' schedule essential for smooth connections. Security procedures are straightforward for a regional facility, though TSA checkpoint hours align with flight schedules, so early arrival is recommended. Ground transportation from the airport includes rental car services, taxi companies, and ride-sharing options, providing access to downtown Yakima and the broader valley region.\n\nWeather patterns in the Yakima Valley can significantly impact flight operations, particularly during winter months when mountain passes may be closed and fog can reduce visibility. Located in the heart of America's premier apple and hop-growing region, the airport primarily handles regional flights through American Airlines, connecting Yakima to major West Coast hubs and beyond. Business travelers should note that flight frequency may be limited, particularly during off-peak seasons. The terminal includes basic food and beverage options, along with free WiFi throughout the facility.\n\nThe airport's strategic location makes it an important hub for agricultural industry executives, wine tourism visitors, and travelers accessing recreational opportunities in the nearby Cascade Range. Summer brings generally stable flying conditions, though afternoon thunderstorms occasionally develop over the Cascade Mountains. The facility operates from a single terminal building that reflects its role as a regional gateway, offering basic amenities suitable for the area's business and agricultural travel needs.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check regional flight schedules; services can be infrequent.",
    "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": "YKM",
  "icao": "KYKM",
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  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 46.56819916,
  "layover_planner_info": "Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 30 minutes for domestic transfers, 90 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Yakima, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bowers Field (ELN) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -120.5439987,
  "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 miss a connection at Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 90-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bowers Field (ELN).",
  "name": "Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field",
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  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ORD",
      "name": "Chicago O'Hare International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ELN",
      "name": "Bowers Field"
    },
    {
      "code": "DLS",
      "name": "Columbia Gorge Regional Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "EAT",
      "name": "Pangborn Memorial Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field is a towered City of Yakima airport three miles south of downtown, with a 7,604 x 150 ft primary runway 09/27 and a 3,835 x 150 ft crosswind runway 04/22. FAA and airport data show a mixed-use field with commercial service, business aviation, military traffic, cargo, flight training, and a main terminal ramp reserved specifically for air-carrier operations.\n\nThe passenger side is more developed than a typical small regional airport. FLY YKM lists Alaska Airlines service, Hertz inside the terminal, taxis at the front door, Airporter Shuttle links to Sea-Tac, Reno's on the Runway for food, and paid parking managed by kiosk, app, or text. The city has also been modernizing the terminal with roof, HVAC, baggage-claim, restroom, and passenger-flow upgrades.\n\nYKM matters because it is the Yakima Valley's commercial airport and a relief option when western Washington weather disrupts Sea-Tac. The mix of agriculture, air cargo, aircraft manufacturing, and eastern Washington business travel gives the terminal a broader role than its passenger count alone would suggest.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakima_Air_Terminal_McAllister_Field"
}