โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Bisbee Douglas International Airport (KDUG) serves the historic copper mining communities of Bisbee and Douglas in southeastern Arizona, positioned on 3,000 acres at 4,154 feet elevation near the Mexico border with dual runways: a 7,311-foot primary runway 17/35 and a 5,000-foot crosswind runway 8/26. Originally constructed between 1941-1943 as Douglas Army Air Field for World War II bomber training operations using AT-9, AT-17, C-45, and B-25 Mitchell aircraft, the facility transitioned to civilian use in 1949 when the U.S. government transferred ownership to Cochise County as a regional transportation center.
The airport's rich aviation heritage includes significant commercial airline service history, with American Airlines operating transcontinental multi-stop routes using Douglas DC-3, Convair 240, and DC-6 aircraft, while the original Frontier Airlines briefly served the airport in the early 1950s with DC-3 flights connecting Phoenix via Nogales and Tucson. The facility now provides general aviation services, corporate aviation support, and regional connectivity for southeastern Arizona's mining, ranching, and border communities.
Operational services support the region's economic activities including copper mining heritage preservation, cross-border commerce, and tourism to historic Bisbee's Victorian architecture and underground mine tours, while serving Douglas's role as a major port of entry with Mexico. The airport enables access to the Chiricahua Mountains, Coronado National Forest recreational activities, and serves as a strategic aviation link for this remote border region where mining history, international trade, and outdoor recreation converge in Arizona's scenic southeastern corner near the historic copper camps that defined the American Southwest's mining boom era.
๐ Connection Tips
Plan transfers carefully at Bisbee Douglas International Airport.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Apalachicola Regional Airport (AAF) in Florida, USA, functions as a small, regional airport primarily serving general aviation and a limited number of charter flights. Its terminal facilities are notably compact, designed for efficiency and ease of use rather than extensive amenities. The layout typically involves a single building housing a small waiting area, a check-in counter (often unstaffed for non-commercial flights), and direct access to the tarmac. Given its scale, there are no separate terminals or complex inter-terminal connections. Passengers experience minimal walking distances, usually a few steps from the parking lot to the aircraft, making for an exceptionally quick and straightforward pre-flight experience.\n\nSecurity procedures at AAF are highly streamlined, reflecting its general aviation focus. Formal TSA security checkpoints are not typically in place for the majority of operations, though specific charter flights might arrange for ad-hoc screening. For general aviation, security primarily involves adherence to FAA regulations and airport authority guidelines, with a focus on general aviation safety protocols. Wait times for any necessary checks would be minimal, if not non-existent. As a domestic airport, there are no immigration or customs facilities on site, as these processes are handled at larger international ports of entry. Travelers should expect a relaxed, small-town airport atmosphere.\n\nAmenities at Apalachicola Regional Airport are very limited. There are no airline lounges, and dining options are generally non-existent beyond perhaps a vending machine. Retail facilities are absent. Passengers should not expect concessions and are advised to arrive with any necessary snacks, drinks, or personal items. Accessibility features are basic, with ground-level access throughout the small terminal building. Specialized assistance for passengers with reduced mobility may require prior arrangement with a charter operator or fixed-base operator (FBO). Family facilities, such as play areas or nursing rooms, are not provided. The airport's primary function is to support flight operations, with passenger comforts being secondary to its operational role.
๐ Connection Tips
Plan ground transfers; nearest commercial airports are ECP and TLH.
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