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    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "High Level"
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  "airlines": [
    "Air Canada"
  ],
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      "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"
    }
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  "city": "High Level",
  "code": "YOJ",
  "connection_tips": "High Level Airport serves as a vital transportation hub for Alberta's northern Peace Country region, strategically positioned halfway between Edmonton and Yellowknife on the Mackenzie Highway corridor. The airport serves a wide catchment area extending 120 kilometers in all directions, connecting remote agricultural and industrial sites. The airport maintains winter operations despite challenging conditions, though maintenance hours are limited and call-out fees may apply. Weather can be challenging year-round, with harsh winters bringing temperatures below -30\u00b0C, heavy snowfall, and strong winds that may affect flight schedules.\n\nHigh Level itself is a transportation and service center for the forestry, oil and gas, and agricultural industries that drive the local economy. This municipal airport operates at 1,109 feet elevation with a 5,000-foot paved runway, opened in 1989 near Footner Lake. Travelers should note that this northern location experiences extreme seasonal daylight variations, with nearly 24-hour daylight in summer and very short days in winter, which can affect scheduling and connections. Ground transportation consists primarily of rental cars and taxi services, with Highway 35 providing direct access to the town center 11 kilometers southeast.\n\nSummer conditions include potential thunderstorms and smoke from forest fires that can reduce visibility. The town's proximity to major forestry operations, including what was once Alberta's largest sawmill, means charter flights often carry industry personnel and equipment. The facility primarily handles scheduled service to Edmonton International Airport, making it the crucial air link for this resource-rich region.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check current schedules for transfers through High Level 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": "YOJ",
  "icao": "CYOJ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 58.62139892578125,
  "layover_planner_info": "High Level Airport (YOJ) 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 High Level, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -117.16500091552734,
  "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 High Level Airport (YOJ), 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) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).",
  "name": "High Level Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YYZ",
      "name": "Toronto Pearson International"
    },
    {
      "code": "YOP",
      "name": "Rainbow Lake Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "High Level Airport operates as a regional aviation facility serving the High Level area in Canada, providing essential aviation services for local transportation and specialized operations. The airport features regional aviation infrastructure serving the Peace Country transportation hub established in 1939 as High Level Crossing on the Mackenzie Highway completed in 1948, supporting the community where Leo Arsenault built Alberta's sawmill in 1964 growing population from 356 to 2,006 by 1968, operating near Tolko Industries' major lumber facility and the world's largest oriented strand board mill, maintaining vital connectivity along the Edmonton-Yellowknife corridor through northern Alberta's forestry heartland.\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://skyvector.com/airport/CYOJ/High-Level-Airport"
}