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    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Ekati"
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  "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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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Ekati",
  "code": "YOA",
  "connection_tips": "Ekati Airport serves the Ekati Diamond Mine in the remote Northwest Territories, positioned in the pristine Canadian Arctic approximately 300 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife. Security procedures include mining company protocols, identification verification, and safety requirements for arctic operations. Winter brings severe cold with temperatures often dropping below -45\u00b0C, powerful winds, heavy snowfall, and extended periods of complete darkness during polar night that can ground flights for extended periods. The airport supports the first commercial diamond mine in Canada, handling mining personnel, specialized equipment, and supplies essential to arctic diamond extraction operations in this environmentally sensitive region. Medical facilities are restricted to mining camp first aid capabilities, with serious medical emergencies requiring immediate evacuation to Yellowknife or southern medical centers.\n\nWeather conditions in this Arctic location are extreme and present significant operational challenges throughout the year. The airport serves as an absolutely vital lifeline for this significant diamond mining operation in Canada's remote Arctic wilderness. Ground transportation is strictly limited to mining company vehicles, specialized arctic equipment, and the seasonal winter road system connecting to other northern operations. Spring offers gradually improving conditions but includes rapid weather changes, potential blizzards, and challenging operational conditions.\n\nSummer provides the primary operational window with nearly continuous daylight, though sudden arctic storms, wildlife on runways, and equipment challenges remain. This specialized mining airport operates through Air Canada and charter services, providing crucial connectivity for one of Canada's premier diamond mining operations in the challenging and remote barren lands environment. Flight schedules are heavily dependent on extreme weather conditions and mining operational demands, requiring maximum flexibility in all travel planning. The terminal building is basic but engineered for extreme arctic conditions, designed specifically to handle the specialized requirements of mining personnel and harsh climate challenges.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check current schedules for transfers through Ekati 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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  "iataCode": "YOA",
  "icao": "CYOA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "August 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 64.6988983154,
  "layover_planner_info": "Ekati Airport (YOA) 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: 45 minutes for domestic transfers, 120 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Ekati, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -110.614997864,
  "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": "If you miss a connection at Ekati Airport (YOA), 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 120-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 Toronto Pearson International (YYZ).",
  "name": "Ekati Airport",
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  "region": "North America",
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    {
      "code": "YYZ",
      "name": "Toronto Pearson International"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ekati Airport operates as a regional aviation facility serving the Ekati area in Canada, providing essential aviation services for local transportation and specialized operations. The airport features specialized mining aviation infrastructure supporting Canada's first commercial diamond mine, serving where geologists Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson discovered diamonds in November 1991 after a decade-long search, igniting North America's greatest diamond staking rush before BHP opened operations in October 1998, making Canada the world's third-largest diamond producer by value with Ekati producing 4% of global supply from the Arctic barren lands 310 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife.\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.",
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}