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AGA Agadir Al Massira
Agadir Al Massira (IATA: AGA, ICAO:GMAD) is located in the city of Agadir, Morocco.

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IATA Code

AGA

ICAO Code

GMAD

Name

Agadir Al Massira

Type

Country / Region

Morocco (MA)

City

Agadir

Latitude

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Longitude

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Airport Overview

Agadir Al Massira（AGA）, ICAO: GMAD, is an international passenger airport serving Agadir and the wider Souss-Massa region of southwest Morocco. It is located in the commune of Temsia, approximately 20 km southeast of Agadir city according to the supplied airport record. Its logistics role is primarily regional and tourism-linked rather than that of a dedicated cargo hub: international passenger services can provide belly-hold capacity, while road-feeder arrangements may be required for larger, time-critical or network-dependent consignments. Our platform uses Agadir Al Massira as an origin or destination option for shipments connected with Agadir, coastal tourism, agricultural production and regional distribution, subject to confirmed airline capacity, customs acceptance and handling arrangements.

Airport name	Agadir Al Massira
IATA / ICAO	AGA / GMAD
Country / city	Morocco / Agadir
Airport profile	International regional passenger airport with air-cargo capability linked to scheduled services and approved handling arrangements
Supplied terminal data	Total terminal area: 26,550 m²; projected annual passenger capacity: 3 million, as stated in the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayOur team positions Agadir Al Massira primarily for Agadir and the Souss-Massa catchment, with onward road delivery planned when the consignee is outside the immediate city area.

Passenger-network dependenceAvailable cargo capacity may vary with passenger schedules, aircraft type, seasonality and load factors; confirmed allotment is essential before quoting a firm uplift.

Tourism-sensitive demandPeak travel periods can affect capacity, warehouse workload and trucking availability, so early booking is preferable for export and import cargo.

Product suitabilityGeneral cargo, samples, spare parts, textiles and selected agricultural shipments can be assessed, while temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo requires prior acceptance.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Agadir Al Massira should be handled as an airport where cargo services are dependent on the appointed ground handler, operating carrier and local customs arrangements. Our service team verifies the applicable facility before cargo delivery rather than assuming that every specialist product is accepted on every flight.

Export and import handling: The appointed handler normally manages acceptance, security processing, storage and release under the carrier’s operating procedures. Booking confirmation should identify the actual handling point and cargo receiving instructions.
Customs-controlled movement: Commercial shipments require the appropriate Moroccan export or import declaration and supporting documents. Our team coordinates with the exporter, importer, broker and carrier before physical delivery.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Refrigerated storage, cool-room access and maximum room-temperature exposure must be confirmed in writing for perishables, pharmaceuticals and other controlled products.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, route, aircraft capability, packaging, shipper’s declaration and current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. No dangerous goods should be delivered before written approval.
Special handling: Oversized pieces, live animals, valuables, human remains and cargo requiring security screening may need advance approval, specific equipment or an alternative gateway.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

International uplift is generally assessed through the passenger airline network serving Agadir Al Massira, with onward connections through suitable European or Moroccan gateways when a direct cargo option is unavailable.
For destinations without a reliable direct connection, our platform compares air-to-air transfer options with road feeder services from another Moroccan gateway. The final routing depends on airline acceptance, transfer constraints and customs status.
Transit time is affected by flight frequency, seasonal capacity, connection windows, security screening, customs inspection, weekends and local trucking availability. Any quoted schedule remains subject to carrier confirmation.
For urgent or high-volume shipments, we assess alternative gateways before booking, particularly when the required equipment is unavailable or passenger-flight capacity is constrained.

We do not treat a published passenger flight as guaranteed cargo capacity. Our operations team confirms the routing, allotment, cut-off, transfer point and handling instructions against the actual booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandAgadir, the Souss-Massa region and nearby coastal and inland communities are the principal service area. Delivery outside this zone should include a separately confirmed road leg.

Agricultural and food productsFresh produce, seafood and other perishable commodities may be relevant to the region. Packaging, phytosanitary documentation, pre-cooling and acceptance timing require product-specific review.

Tourism and hospitality supplyHotel equipment, replacement parts, display materials, retail goods and time-critical maintenance items may move through the airport, often in small or medium consignments.

General commercial cargoTextiles, samples, machinery parts, electronics and e-commerce parcels can be considered when dimensions, security requirements and carrier acceptance are compatible.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Export cargo cut-off varies by carrier, flight, commodity and screening requirement. Our team obtains the operative acceptance deadline; delivery based only on the passenger departure time is unsafe.
Complete documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter and importer details, origin information and any commodity-specific permits must be aligned before handover.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and other special cargo require advance classification and airline approval. Product names alone are not sufficient for acceptance.
Inspection and release: Customs or security examination can extend dwell time. Consignees should appoint a responsive broker and ensure local contact details, tax information and release authority are ready before arrival.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send us the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready date and final delivery address before requesting a routing.
For seasonal produce or other perishables, arrange pre-cooling, ventilated or thermal packaging as appropriate, and confirm the available cold-chain handover with the airline and handler.
For batteries and dangerous goods, provide the applicable UN number, packing instruction, safety data and shipper’s declaration where required. Do not tender undeclared regulated cargo.
Keep a fallback routing through another Moroccan or European gateway when the shipment is urgent, oversized, temperature-controlled or dependent on a specific aircraft capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Agadir Al Massira handle commercial air freight?

It can be considered for commercial cargo moving on accepted airline and handling services. Availability is not uniform by commodity, aircraft or destination, so our platform confirms the carrier booking and handling arrangement before cargo delivery.

Is a direct cargo flight required for an international shipment?

No. Depending on the destination, cargo may move in passenger-aircraft belly capacity or via an approved connection. Our team compares direct and connecting options and identifies any transfer, customs or road-feeder restrictions.

Can fresh produce or pharmaceuticals be shipped through the airport?

They may be considered, but acceptance depends on confirmed temperature-control arrangements, packaging, documentation, handling capability and airline approval. A cold-chain or pharmaceutical shipment should never be tendered without a written operating plan.

What commonly causes export delays?

Typical causes include late booking, missing customs documents, incorrect cargo dimensions, undeclared batteries or dangerous goods, missed acceptance cut-off, security screening and limited seasonal capacity. We check these items before delivery.

Should the consignee use a local customs broker?

For commercial imports, a broker or importer-side customs representative is generally advisable. The consignee should prepare authorization, tax and product documents in advance because airport release depends on local customs procedures.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, city, country and the supplied location and terminal figures are based on the airport record provided for this page. Regulatory, handling, airline, capacity and cut-off details are operationally variable and should be reconfirmed against the active booking and the appointed handler.

Airport operator and infrastructure verification: onda.ma
Industry code and air-cargo reference framework: iata.org
International aviation standards and airport code reference: icao.int

The listed sources support airport identity, aviation standards and operator-level verification. They do not replace the carrier’s live booking confirmation, local customs instruction, handling acceptance or shipment-specific compliance review.