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AIW Ai-Ais Airport
Ai-Ais Airport (IATA: AIW) is located in the city of Ai- Ais, Namibia.

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IATA Code

AIW

ICAO Code

Name

Ai-Ais Airport

Type

Country / Region

Namibia (NA)

City

Ai- Ais

Latitude

-27.9833300

Longitude

17.5830600

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

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Airport Overview

Ai-Ais Airport（AIW）

Ai-Ais Airport is a small airport serving Ai-Ais in southern Namibia. The supplied airport record places it at approximately 27.98333° south and 17.58306° east, in the UTC+01:00 time zone. It should be treated as a remote, non-hub aviation point rather than a conventional international cargo gateway. The supplied record lists no regular passenger or express-cargo activity, so our service team normally approaches shipments through prior operational confirmation and, where appropriate, road feeder arrangements to a larger Namibian gateway. Local access, aircraft acceptance, cargo handling, customs availability and collection arrangements must be confirmed before a booking is accepted. For time-critical, temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo, the routing decision should be based on confirmed uplift and handling capability rather than the airport code alone.

Airport name	Ai-Ais Airport
Location	Ai-Ais, Namibia
Country / territory	Namibia
IATA code	AIW
ICAO code	Not assigned in the supplied airport data
Coordinates	27.98333° S, 17.58306° E
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Key Highlights

Key logistics characteristics

Remote operating environment: Ai-Ais Airport is not positioned as a scheduled international cargo hub, so pre-confirmation is essential.
Limited local cargo certainty: The supplied record shows no listed passenger or express-cargo activity; do not assume cargo terminal, bonded storage or customs services.
Gateway-dependent routing: International shipments may require connection through a larger Namibian airport followed by road delivery or collection, subject to route feasibility.
Low-frequency risk: Aircraft availability, weather, local access and ground support can have a greater effect on delivery planning than the air sector alone.
Forwarder-led coordination: Our service team should validate acceptance, handling, customs status and final-mile responsibility before issuing firm routing advice.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility assessment for freight planning

Ai-Ais Airport should be handled as a point requiring operational verification. The following services must not be presumed from the presence of an IATA code:

Aircraft and cargo acceptance

Our team will seek confirmation of aircraft suitability, operating status, cargo acceptance and any local permission requirements before booking.

Cargo terminal handling

Dedicated cargo sheds, mechanized screening, pallet build-up and warehouse operating hours require direct confirmation with the responsible local operator.

Temperature control

Do not assume cold rooms, active-container power or pharmaceutical handling. Temperature-sensitive cargo should use a confirmed gateway with documented facilities.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods acceptance, trained personnel, segregation and storage capability must be verified before tender; local acceptance may not be available.

Customs and bonded storage

Bonded warehousing, customs presence, transit procedures and import release arrangements must be confirmed for the actual routing.

Ground delivery and collection

Vehicle access, loading equipment, delivery appointment requirements and road conditions should be arranged in advance for this remote destination.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and connection logic

There is no basis in the supplied data for promising regular scheduled cargo service or direct international uplift from Ai-Ais Airport.
Our service team will normally compare a confirmed local-aircraft solution with an international airfreight route through a larger Namibian gateway, followed by road feeder service where practical.
International connections may be arranged through airline networks serving Namibia, but the actual carrier, flight sector, booking class and acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Transit time is affected by uplift availability, gateway cut-off times, customs working arrangements, road distance, vehicle availability, weather and any border or inspection requirements.
We provide a firm ETA only after the carrier, handling agent, customs route and final-mile provider have confirmed the complete movement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland profile and suitable cargo planning

Service area: The airport serves the Ai-Ais locality and the surrounding remote southern Namibian area; practical coverage depends on road access and the appointed delivery vehicle.
Tourism and site supplies: Time-sensitive provisions, maintenance parts, safety equipment and general supplies may be relevant to tourism and remote-site operations.
Industrial and project materials: Spare parts, tools, pumps, electrical items and maintenance cargo may be suitable when dimensions, loading and road delivery are confirmed.
Consolidated general cargo: Small commercial consignments can be assessed for gateway consolidation, although the final routing may be road-air or air-road rather than airport-to-airport.
Restricted planning: Fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, live animals, perishables and high-value cargo require a confirmed temperature, security and regulatory chain before acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Operational controls before tender

Booking and cut-off: Obtain written confirmation of operating day, cargo acceptance deadline, handling contact and delivery location. A standard international-airport cut-off should not be assumed.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, accurate commodity description, value, origin and any permits required for the destination and routing.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, dry ice, live animals and other regulated cargo require prior classification and acceptance under applicable airline and national rules.
Inspection and release: Customs inspection, document discrepancies or a mismatch between the airport routing and the declared destination can delay release; our team should align the airway bill, transit documents and road delivery plan in advance.

For cargo requiring security screening, refrigeration, bonded transit, forklift handling or controlled storage, acceptance should be treated as conditional until the responsible operator confirms the capability in writing.

Shipping Tips

Practical recommendations from our service team

Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready date and final delivery address before requesting a quotation; this allows us to compare direct local handling with a gateway-and-road alternative.
Use robust export packaging suitable for repeated handling and road transfer. Clearly mark gross weight, dimensions, orientation, handling instructions and any temperature or security requirement.
For urgent shipments, request a complete door-to-door plan rather than an airport-to-airport quote. The local collection or delivery leg may determine the actual lead time.
Keep a contingency option through a confirmed Namibian gateway for critical parts, medical products, perishables and cargo with a fixed delivery deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ai-Ais Airport freight FAQ

Can Ai-Ais Airport receive international air cargo directly?Direct international acceptance should not be presumed. Our service team will first verify operating status, aircraft access, cargo handling, customs arrangements and the intended carrier. A larger gateway with road feeder delivery may be more suitable.

Does an IATA code guarantee a cargo terminal or daily flights?No. An IATA location code does not by itself confirm regular flights, warehouse capacity, screening equipment, bonded storage or dangerous-goods acceptance. Those points require current operational confirmation.

How should temperature-sensitive cargo be routed?Request a documented temperature-control chain before booking. If Ai-Ais Airport cannot confirm cold storage, active-container power and rapid release, our team will evaluate a confirmed gateway and controlled road transfer instead.

Can dangerous goods be shipped to Ai-Ais Airport?Only after commodity classification, packing, documentation and carrier acceptance are confirmed. Lithium batteries, dry ice and other regulated articles should not be tendered on the assumption that local handling is available.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?Provide origin, final destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, cargo value, ready date, delivery urgency and any special handling or permit requirement. We can then assess the full air and road chain.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport name, location, codes, coordinates, address, time zone and the supplied activity fields are taken from the airport data provided for this page. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance where the supplied record does not establish current schedules, facilities, handling capacity, customs presence or carrier commitments.

For current aviation, regulatory and routing verification, our service team refers to the relevant official or industry sources, including iata.org, icao.int and namibianports.com.na where applicable to the wider Namibian transport context. These domains do not constitute confirmation that a particular facility, schedule or cargo service is available at Ai-Ais Airport; shipment-specific acceptance remains subject to current operator, carrier, customs and ground-handler confirmation.