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ICI Cicia Airport
Cicia Airport (IATA: ICI, ICAO:NFCI) is located in the city of Cicia, Fiji.

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IATA Code

ICI

ICAO Code

NFCI

Name

Cicia Airport

Type

Country / Region

Fiji (FJ)

City

Cicia

Latitude

-17.7432995

Longitude

-179.3419952

Time Zone

UTC+12:00

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Airport Overview

Cicia Airport（ICI） is a domestic regional airport on Cicia Island in Fiji, identified by ICAO code NFCI. Its role is primarily island connectivity rather than international cargo consolidation. For freight forwarders, the airport should be assessed as a small, capacity-constrained origin or destination point where cargo normally moves through a larger Fijian gateway and is then carried on a regional passenger service, subject to aircraft payload, operating conditions and carrier acceptance.

Our platform can coordinate the upstream international movement, domestic air connection, documentation review and consignee handover. Because local ground-handling, customs, storage and acceptance arrangements may be limited or schedule-dependent, every shipment requires operational confirmation before the master air waybill is finalized. The airport uses Fiji time, UTC+12:00, and is located at approximately 17.7433°S, 179.3420°W.

Regional Domestic Airport Island Logistics Gateway Connection Required

Airport	Cicia Airport
IATA / ICAO	ICI / NFCI
Location	Cicia Island, Fiji
Time zone	UTC+12:00
Coordinates	17.7433°S, 179.3420°W

Key Highlights

Regional rather than international functionInternational cargo normally requires connection planning through a larger Fiji gateway; direct international acceptance must not be assumed.

Aircraft capacity is a critical variableWeight, volume, balance restrictions and passenger demand may affect acceptance of commercial freight, especially on smaller aircraft.

Limited storage toleranceShipments should be planned for prompt transfer and collection because dedicated long-term cargo storage cannot be presumed.

Island access creates schedule riskWeather, aircraft availability, operational restrictions and inter-island connections can affect the final delivery plan.

Pre-clearance is operationally importantOur service team recommends confirming dimensions, commodity, documents and consignee readiness before tendering cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport data does not establish dedicated international cargo-terminal, bonded-warehouse, cold-room or dangerous-goods storage capabilities at Cicia Airport. Our platform therefore treats cargo services as subject to local handling confirmation rather than as permanently available facilities.

Acceptance and handling: Cargo acceptance, weighing, build-up and breakdown arrangements must be checked with the operating carrier or appointed local handler before dispatch.
Storage: Do not rely on extended ambient, chilled, frozen or pharmaceutical storage. Arrange direct handover or an approved contingency plan where temperature or shelf-life is sensitive.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance may be restricted by aircraft type, route and handler authorization. Dangerous goods require advance review of classification, packing, marking, labeling and documentation.
Customs and inspection: The availability and timing of customs processing should be confirmed for the actual movement, particularly when cargo enters Fiji through another gateway before domestic transfer.
Delivery collection: Consignee identity, contact details and collection readiness should be supplied in advance to reduce dwell time on an island route.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

International cargo is generally planned from the shipper’s origin to a suitable Fiji gateway, followed by a domestic or regional connection toward Cicia Island. The exact gateway, carrier and routing depend on current schedules and acceptance conditions.
Passenger-aircraft belly capacity may be the practical transport option for regional shipments. Freight space, payload limitations, weather and passenger demand can change close to departure.
There is no fixed transit commitment for this airport. Our service team provides an indicative plan only after confirming the complete routing, connection window, cargo dimensions, commodity and local handling arrangements.
Oversized cargo, irregular shapes, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables and temperature-sensitive products may require an alternative routing or surface-sea combination to a more suitable handling point.

Operational recommendation: obtain carrier confirmation for the entire connection chain, not merely for the international sector. A confirmed booking on the first leg does not by itself guarantee onward uplift to Cicia Island.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cicia Airport primarily serves Cicia Island and its local community. The cargo profile is expected to be driven by island supply requirements, household and commercial replenishment, public-service needs and time-sensitive consignments rather than high-volume export consolidation.

General provisionsPackaged food, household goods, retail replenishment and small commercial supplies may be suitable where packaging and aircraft limits are respected.

Community and project suppliesEducation, communications, maintenance and development-related items require early booking and careful dimensional planning.

Documents and small parcelsLow-volume, high-value or urgent documents may be considered, subject to carrier acceptance and local delivery arrangements.

Perishables and local productsFresh or agricultural cargo requires verified packaging, declared net weight, short dwell time and confirmation of any applicable biosecurity requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off: A standard public cut-off should not be assumed. Our team confirms the applicable tender deadline with the carrier or local handler and builds in time for weighing, documentation and connection transfer.
Air waybill and invoice data: The shipper and consignee’s full legal names, addresses, phone contacts, precise commodity description, piece count, gross weight and dimensions must be consistent across all documents.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, aerosols, fuels, chemicals and other regulated articles require advance classification and carrier approval. Never conceal a regulated commodity as general cargo.
Customs, biosecurity and inspections: Food, plants, animal products, medicines and used equipment may attract additional controls. Supporting permits or treatment documents should be checked before cargo is tendered.
Delivery and claims: The consignee should be reachable at arrival and inspect packaging promptly. Any shortage, wet damage or visible impact should be recorded with the local handler before release.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the shipper, consignee, commodity, packing list, dimensions, gross weight and desired delivery date before purchasing or tendering the goods.
Use compact, moisture-resistant packaging with internal cushioning and clear piece identification. Avoid packaging that cannot tolerate handling or short-term exposure to humid island conditions.
Request a complete routing check, including the international gateway, domestic connection, acceptance cut-off, transfer responsibility and final collection procedure.
For urgent, chilled, oversized or regulated cargo, ask us to compare air, sea-air and consolidated supply options. The most direct routing may not be the most reliable when capacity is constrained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cicia Airport receive international cargo directly?: It should be treated as a domestic regional destination unless the operating carrier and relevant authorities confirm otherwise. Our platform normally plans international cargo through an appropriate Fiji gateway and verifies the onward connection separately.
Can Cicia Airport handle dangerous goods?: Acceptance depends on the commodity, packing instruction, aircraft, route and local handling authorization. Send the safety data and proposed packing details to our team before booking; acceptance must be confirmed in writing.
How early should cargo be booked?: Earlier than for a major gateway is advisable. Small-island capacity and connection availability can change, so our team recommends booking after dimensions and documents are complete and allowing contingency time.
Is temperature-controlled storage available?: Do not assume dedicated cold-chain storage at the airport. For perishables or pharmaceuticals, we verify handling, transfer time, packaging qualification and consignee readiness before accepting the shipment plan.
What happens if the onward flight is disrupted?: Weather, payload, aircraft availability or local operating conditions may cause rebooking. Our service team monitors the connection where available and discusses re-routing, temporary storage or sea-air alternatives according to the cargo’s risk profile.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance for a small regional island airport and must be confirmed for the actual shipment, carrier and date.

Airport operator and local aviation information: fijiairports.com
International airport and airline standards reference: iata.org
International aerodrome coding and aviation standards reference: icao.int

Carrier schedules, acceptance rules, handling availability, customs procedures, cut-off times and cargo capacity are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items with the applicable carrier, handler and authorities before final booking.