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CJM Chumphon Airport
Chumphon Airport (IATA: CJM, ICAO:VTSE) is located in the city of Chumphon, Thailand.

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IATA Code

CJM

ICAO Code

VTSE

Name

Chumphon Airport

Type

Country / Region

Thailand (TH)

City

Chumphon

Latitude

10.7111998

Longitude

99.3617020

Time Zone

UTC+07:00

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Airport Overview

Chumphon Airport（CJM）, ICAO VTSE, serves Chumphon in southern Thailand at the supplied coordinates 10.7111998, 99.3617020. It is best classified as a regional airport rather than an international cargo hub. For freight forwarders, its practical role is normally first-mile or last-mile air access for Chumphon and nearby coastal areas, with international consignments potentially requiring consolidation through a larger Thai gateway. Our service team treats local uplift, airline acceptance, customs status, and onward trucking as separate confirmation points. The airport record identifies the local time zone as UTC+07:00 and lists zero in the supplied air_num and exp_num fields; these database fields should not be interpreted as a current guarantee of airline, express, or cargo availability. Booking feasibility must be checked against the operating carrier, handling agent, commodity, and shipment date.

Airport name	Chumphon Airport
Location	Chumphon, Thailand
Codes	CJM / VTSE
Coordinates	10.7111998, 99.3617020
Local time	UTC+07:00

Key Highlights

Regional operating profileChumphon Airport is more suitable for regional access and feeder planning than for direct international cargo uplift.

Capacity requires confirmationOur team confirms airline acceptance, cargo build-up arrangements, and handling capability before issuing a firm routing.

Gateway planning mattersInternational shipments may need a connection or truck transfer through a larger Thai airport, depending on the booked service.

Commodity sensitivityPerishables, dangerous goods, live animals, and temperature-sensitive cargo require advance carrier and handler approval.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Acceptance and handling: Cargo acceptance is subject to the operating airline and the appointed ground handler. We verify cut-off, acceptance location, screening, weighing, and documentation before tender.
Cold-chain cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold rooms, pharma qualification, or uninterrupted temperature control. For chilled, frozen, or pharmaceutical cargo, our team requests written confirmation of storage and transfer arrangements.
Dangerous goods: DG acceptance depends on carrier approval, trained personnel, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration, and available handling procedures. Advance pre-check is required.
Customs and bonded handling: Customs status, bonded storage, transit treatment, and examination procedures must be confirmed for the specific shipment. We coordinate with the appointed broker rather than assuming local warehouse availability.
Oversize and special cargo: Aircraft type, cargo-door dimensions, loading equipment, and weight limitations can affect acceptance. Dimensions and gross weight should be submitted before booking.

Routes & Transit Times

For export or import freight, our service team normally evaluates a local-airport option against trucking to a larger Thai gateway, based on the actual operating schedule and cargo acceptance rules.
Potential connections, carrier identity, flight frequency, and available belly capacity are date-sensitive and must be confirmed at quotation stage. We do not promise a particular airline, routing, or transit time without a live booking confirmation.
Transit performance is influenced by domestic positioning, cargo tender cut-off, security screening, customs release, connection protection, weather, and weekend or holiday operating arrangements.
For urgent shipments, we compare airport-to-airport, airport-to-door, and consolidated trucking options so that the shortest physical route is not mistaken for the fastest deliverable route.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Chumphon and surrounding southern Thailand destinations, subject to road connectivity, final delivery address, and the selected gateway.
Potential regional commodities: Agricultural and seafood-related products may require chilled or frozen handling, export health documentation, and strict cut-off control. Commodity acceptance must be checked case by case.
General commercial freight: Documents, samples, spare parts, retail goods, and time-sensitive business cargo may be considered when packaging, security screening, and carrier acceptance are suitable.
Industrial and project cargo: Machinery parts and irregular-shaped freight require pre-advice of dimensions, center of gravity, lifting points, and any dangerous-goods content.

Operations & Compliance

Request a written cargo cut-off from the operating carrier or handler. Passenger flight departure time is not the same as cargo acceptance cut-off, and local handling windows may be shorter.
Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, HS classification, country of origin, and permits where applicable. Inaccurate descriptions can trigger examination or rejection.
Declare batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnetized materials, dry ice, biological substances, and other regulated articles before booking. The carrier may require a dangerous-goods declaration, safety data sheet, or additional screening.
For customs examination, pickup, or delivery, allow time for broker coordination and vehicle access restrictions. Our team confirms release status and the handover point before arranging final-mile transport.

All acceptance, customs, handling, and security requirements remain subject to the current instructions of the airline, ground handler, Thai authorities, and destination country.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity name, HS code, packing method, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, and final delivery address to our service team before requesting a routing.
For perishable cargo, specify product temperature range, packaging duration, dry ice quantity, and intended handover time. Use a gateway with confirmed cold-chain capability when the local handling chain cannot be verified.
Build schedule flexibility around weekends, Thai public holidays, customs inspection, and domestic trucking. We recommend a backup gateway or road-feeder option for critical shipments.
Use strong, stackable packaging with visible piece marks and consignee contact details. Photograph irregular cargo and provide handling instructions before tender.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chumphon Airport handle international air freight directly?: It may be possible only under the operating carrier’s approved arrangement. Our team first checks airline acceptance, customs treatment, handling capability, and the need for a Thai gateway connection before confirming the route.

Can I tender cargo based only on the passenger flight schedule?: No. Cargo cut-off, screening, acceptance location, and available capacity must be confirmed separately. A passenger departure time does not guarantee cargo acceptance.

Is temperature-controlled storage guaranteed?: No. Dedicated cold storage and qualified pharmaceutical handling should not be assumed. We obtain written confirmation or recommend a routing through a facility with the required temperature-control capability.

How should dangerous goods be booked?: Provide the exact substance, UN number where applicable, packing information, quantity, and safety documentation before booking. Carrier approval and a compliant shipper’s declaration may be required.

What is the best alternative if the local routing is unavailable?: Our service team compares trucking to a larger Thai gateway, a connection itinerary, or a consolidated service according to urgency, commodity restrictions, customs status, and final delivery requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, time zone, and database fields in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Regulatory and operational verification should be completed against current official instructions and the operating carrier before shipment tender.

Thailand Department of Airports: airport administration and operational information — airports.go.th
Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand: civil aviation regulatory and safety framework — caat.or.th
Thai Customs Department: customs procedures and import/export compliance reference — customs.go.th

Flight schedules, cargo capacity, cut-off times, warehouse services, customs arrangements, and special-cargo acceptance are changeable operational items. Our service team confirms these points with the relevant carrier, handler, broker, and authority for each booking.