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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Shamattawa"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Perimeter Aviation"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "20 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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  "city": "Shamattawa",
  "code": "ZTM",
  "connection_tips": "Shamattawa Airport (ZTM) is a remote regional facility serving the Shamattawa First Nation in northern Manitoba. Ground logistics should be confirmed in advance, as there are no on-demand taxi or ride-sharing services stationed at the terminal. Security and passenger processing follow standard Canadian regulations for remote northern airfields. Since the airport does not host scheduled international flights, 'connecting' at ZTM typically involves transitioning between a small regional turboprop and local ground transport. Amenities within the terminal are minimalist, focusing on essential shelter and seating.\n\nThe facility consists of a single, compact terminal where all passenger services\u2014including check-in, security, and baggage collection\u2014are handled in an integrated hall, making the physical transit from aircraft to town extremely quick. Always verify your flight status directly with Perimeter Aviation before heading to the airfield. Because northern Manitoba is subject to extreme subarctic weather, including heavy snow and high winds, schedules are frequently adjusted. All travelers must present valid government-issued identification.\n\nArriving at the terminal at least 60 to 90 minutes before a scheduled departure is recommended, as manual check-in processes for regional carriers can take time. Located near the banks of the Gods River, the airport acts as a primary lifeline for this isolated community, primarily offering domestic connections to Thompson (YTH) and Winnipeg (YWG) via Perimeter Aviation. Most transfers are handled via community vehicles or private arrangements. For those connecting to onward flights in Winnipeg, it is essential to build a significant time buffer into your itinerary to account for potential weather-related delays originating at ZTM.",
  "country": "Canada",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Serving a remote First Nation on the Hudson Bay line.",
    "Flights are often the only access, so pack necessities and confirm schedules during extreme weather.",
    "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."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Shamattawa+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "iataCode": "ZTM",
  "icao": "CZTM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 55.8656,
  "layover_planner_info": "No layover facilities; connections via Winnipeg (YWG) typically.",
  "longitude": -92.08,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 20,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 45,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_international_to_international": 60,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the operating carrier directly.",
  "name": "Shamattawa Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YTH",
      "name": "Thompson Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Shamattawa Airport operates from a modest but essential terminal building serving the Shamattawa First Nation community in one of Manitoba's most remote locations, positioned 296 feet above sea level in the challenging subarctic landscape near the Gods River. Managed by the Government of Manitoba under the Winnipeg Flight Information Region, this facility features basic infrastructure designed to support the aviation lifeline for approximately 1,000 indigenous residents who depend on air transport for most connections to the outside world, particularly when seasonal ice roads are unavailable.\n\nThe terminal building provides fundamental amenities appropriate for serving isolated northern communities, including basic check-in areas, minimal security screening facilities, waiting areas designed for small aircraft operations, and essential communication equipment. Following the termination of Perimeter Aviation's exclusive ten-year contract in 2020 after a January incident, the facility now coordinates with multiple carriers providing competitive service options for community residents traveling for work, family visits, medical appointments, and essential business in Thompson, Winnipeg, and other regional centers.\n\nOperational infrastructure within the terminal supports the 4,004-foot gravel runway (01/19) and essential services including coordination with medical evacuation flights, government services, cargo operations delivering essential supplies, and passenger processing for the isolated fly-in community. The building houses weather monitoring equipment crucial for operations in Manitoba's harsh subarctic climate, communication systems connecting to Transport Canada networks, and coordination areas for the various aviation services now competing to serve this remote First Nation community.\n\nThe terminal's critical importance extends beyond basic transportation to supporting community survival and cultural connections in one of Canada's most challenging environments, where aviation represents the primary year-round link to healthcare, education, employment, and family connections across northern Manitoba. The facility addresses extreme weather conditions including temperatures dropping below -40\u00b0C, heavy snowfall, strong winds, and challenging visibility that frequently impact flight operations. Ground transportation within the small community typically involves walking or local vehicles, while the terminal serves as a vital community gathering point where residents coordinate travel and maintain connections with the broader world despite their geographic isolation.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamattawa_Airport"
}