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LUD Diaz Point
Diaz Point (IATA: LUD, ICAO:FYLZ) is located in the city of Luderitz, Namibia.

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IATA Code

LUD

ICAO Code

FYLZ

Name

Diaz Point

Type

Country / Region

Namibia (NA)

City

Luderitz

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

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Airport Overview

Diaz Point（LUD）is identified in the supplied airport record as serving Lüderitz, Namibia, under ICAO identifier FYLZ. For international freight forwarders, it should be treated as a small regional gateway rather than a dedicated cargo hub. Its practical role is likely to support time-sensitive local shipments, project-related consignments and connections into Namibia or wider southern African air networks, subject to aircraft capacity and operating schedules. The supplied record does not establish cargo-terminal capacity, customs warehouse capability, runway specifications, coordinates or regular freighter service. Our service team therefore confirms the operating carrier, handling agent, acceptance conditions and onward routing before quoting or accepting cargo.

Airport name	Diaz Point
IATA / ICAO	LUD / FYLZ
Country / city	Namibia / Lüderitz
Airport profile	Regional passenger and logistics gateway; cargo capability must be confirmed per shipment
Published coordinates in supplied record	0.0000000 / 0.0000000; not used for operational routing decisions

Key Highlights

Diaz Point is best approached as a regional airport with limited and variable cargo-handling depth, not as a guaranteed international cargo gateway.
Shipment feasibility depends on available belly capacity, local handling arrangements, aircraft type, weather and the selected southern African connection.
Oversized, dangerous, temperature-sensitive and live-animal cargo requires written pre-acceptance; standard airport acceptance should not be assumed.
For urgent international freight, a gateway comparison through a larger Namibian or southern African airport may provide more dependable uplift and customs coordination.
Our service team can coordinate origin booking, transshipment planning, document checks and destination delivery after the carrier confirms the complete routing.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Specific warehouse, cold-room, dangerous-goods, bonded-storage and screening facilities are not established by the supplied record. We do not represent these capabilities as available without confirmation from the handling party.

General cargo acceptance

Possible only where an operating carrier and local handler accept the commodity, dimensions, weight and required security process. Acceptance cut-offs must be obtained for each booking.

Temperature-controlled cargo

Cold-chain storage, active-container power and monitoring should be confirmed in writing before dispatch. Use validated packaging capable of covering transfer delays.

Dangerous goods

Do not tender lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols or other regulated articles until the carrier confirms its dangerous-goods acceptance and documentation procedure.

Customs and bonded handling

Whether customs examination, temporary storage or bonded transfer can be completed locally depends on the shipment regime and appointed agents. Our team pre-checks the process before arrival.

Screening and security

Security screening method, shipper validation requirements and cargo presentation standards may vary by carrier and handler; loose or poorly documented cargo creates avoidable delays.

Delivery and collection

Local trucking availability and delivery windows should be arranged in advance, especially for heavy freight, remote consignees, project cargo or shipments requiring equipment at delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo normally requires a confirmed regional connection rather than a nonstop long-haul freighter movement. The actual connection point and carrier depend on the booking date, capacity and commodity.
Potential routing logic may involve consolidation through a larger Namibian or southern African gateway, followed by regional uplift to Lüderitz. This is a planning option, not a guaranteed route or schedule.
Transit time is affected by flight frequency, aircraft payload restrictions, weekend and public-holiday handling, transshipment security, customs release and local road delivery.
Our service team provides a firm routing and estimated transit window only after the carrier, handler and destination agent confirm the complete movement.

Planning control: For production-line, medical or other deadline cargo, request both a Diaz Point routing and a gateway alternative so that uplift can be switched if regional capacity is restricted.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is the Lüderitz locality and its surrounding southern Namibian commercial, industrial and coastal activity, with final delivery feasibility depending on road distance and consignee access.
Likely air-freight demand includes urgent industrial spares, maintenance parts, technical equipment, documents, samples and high-value low-volume consignments.
Marine, fisheries, mining-support and infrastructure-related supply chains may require expedited replacement parts or project materials, subject to weight, dimensions and handling approval.
Perishables, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive products require a confirmed cold-chain plan; the airport should not be selected solely on the assumption that local refrigeration is available.
Heavy machinery, long-length cargo and consolidated project shipments may be more practical through a larger gateway with established cargo equipment and onward road transport.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Confirm cargo acceptance, documentation cut-off and physical handover time with the operating carrier or handler; regional airports may have narrower handling windows than major hubs.
Documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, importer or exporter details, permits and customs information consistent with the actual commodity and trade terms.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, human remains, perishables and pharmaceutical products require advance classification and written acceptance under the applicable carrier and IATA procedures.
Customs and release: Ensure the consignee or customs broker is ready before uplift. Any inspection, missing permit, valuation query or mismatch between documents and cargo can extend dwell time and storage exposure.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing details, ready date, delivery postcode and customs status before requesting a final quote.
For irregular or heavy cargo, provide photographs, centre-of-gravity information and handling requirements so aircraft and equipment limitations can be checked before packing.
Use moisture-resistant, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and a consignee telephone number; protect sensitive cargo against transfer and road-delivery delays.
Book time-critical shipments with a fallback gateway and pre-arranged final-mile transport. Do not dispatch cargo until routing, cut-off, acceptance and document instructions are confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Diaz Point receive international air cargo directly?

It may be possible for selected shipments, but direct acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft capacity, local handling arrangements and customs process. Our team confirms the complete routing before booking.

Can we send dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Only after commodity classification, packing, marking and documentation are reviewed and the carrier confirms acceptance. A general cargo booking should not be used for regulated articles.

Is temperature-controlled service available?

Cold-room access, active-container support and transfer protection must be checked for the specific movement. We can assess a validated packaging solution or recommend a gateway with stronger cold-chain infrastructure.

What creates the greatest risk of delay?

The main risks are limited uplift, late tender, incomplete customs documents, carrier restrictions, transshipment disruption and unconfirmed local delivery arrangements.

When is an alternative airport preferable?

Consider a larger gateway when the shipment is oversized, highly time-critical, temperature-sensitive, hazardous or dependent on frequent international uplift. Our service team compares routing, handling and final-mile cost together.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, supplied name, country, city and record fields in this module are based on the airport data provided for this page. Operational details such as carrier acceptance, schedules, handling facilities, customs arrangements and cut-off times are shipment-specific and must be reconfirmed before execution.

National airport and aviation information: airports.com.na
International airline and airport coding reference: iata.org
International aviation standards and airport reference framework: icao.int

No unverified throughput, runway, warehouse-area, flight-frequency, airline, operating-hour or transit-time figures are presented. Current acceptance and routing remain subject to written confirmation from the relevant carrier, handling agent, customs broker and delivery provider.