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BIA Bastia – Poretta Airport
Bastia – Poretta Airport (IATA: BIA, ICAO:LFKB) is located in the city of Bastia, France. It is the primary international airport serving Bastia and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :0495545454

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IATA Code

BIA

ICAO Code

LFKB

Name

Bastia – Poretta Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Bastia

Latitude

42.5500000

Longitude

9.4847220

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

0495545454

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Bastia – Poretta Airport (BIA)

ICAO: LFKB · Bastia, Corsica, France · UTC+01:00

Bastia – Poretta Airport is a regional passenger airport serving Bastia and northern Corsica. It is located at Lucciana, approximately 17 km south-southeast of Bastia, and functions primarily as an island gateway rather than a major international cargo hub. For international freight forwarders, its practical role is the consolidation, deconsolidation and onward movement of time-sensitive consignments connected with Corsica, generally through mainland French or European air gateways. Our service team can assess whether direct uplift, an interline connection or a mainland-airport alternative is most suitable for the shipment, based on cargo type, season, customs status and available capacity.

Airport name	Bastia – Poretta Airport
Location	Lucciana, Bastia area, Corsica, France
Coordinates	42.5500000, 9.4847220
Passenger handling reference	Input airport data states a nominal capacity of up to 1,500,000 passengers annually; operational confirmation is required for current conditions.
Airport contact in supplied data	+33 4 95 54 54 54

Key Highlights

Regional island gateway: the airport is operationally suited to Corsica-linked freight, but should not be treated as a large-scale freighter hub.
Mainland dependency: international cargo may require connection, trucking or re-routing through a mainland French or European gateway.
Seasonal capacity pressure: passenger peaks can reduce available belly capacity and make advance booking especially important.
Terminal-led handling: cargo acceptance, screening, storage and release arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment rather than assumed from passenger-terminal facilities.
Final-mile sensitivity: ferry schedules, island trucking capacity, weather and local delivery geography can materially affect the end-to-end plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport information describes a single passenger terminal and passenger assistance facilities, but does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse, dangerous-goods store or cargo-handling capacity. Our service team therefore verifies the actual handling chain before accepting a booking.

Cargo acceptance

Confirm the handling agent, acceptance point, cargo cut-off, screening status and whether loose cargo, pallets or ULD-built freight can be received.

Temperature control

For pharmaceuticals, seafood and other perishables, request written confirmation of cool-room access, handover time, temperature range and contingency procedures.

Dangerous goods

Do not assume routine acceptance. Dangerous goods require carrier and handler approval, compliant packing, labels, documentation and an agreed delivery window.

Customs and screening

Our team checks the applicable customs route, security-screening status and release procedure. Storage, inspection and after-hours arrangements must be confirmed case by case.

Routes & Transit Times

Common planning patterns involve uplift between Corsica and mainland France, followed by interline or trucking connections to wider European and global destinations. The actual routing depends on booking availability and carrier acceptance.
For exports outside Europe, our service team normally compares a local-airport solution with a mainland gateway solution, taking account of customs status, security screening, transfer liability and delivery address.
No fixed transit time or airline schedule should be assumed. Passenger-season capacity, aircraft type, weather, island positioning, missed connections and handling cut-offs may all affect the movement.
For urgent cargo, obtain a complete door-to-door plan before tendering: flight routing, terminal handover, customs responsibility, transfer point and final-mile delivery appointment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Bastia – Poretta Airport primarily serves Bastia, Haute-Corse and the wider northern Corsica market. The island geography makes reliable uplift and final-mile planning more important than simply selecting the nearest airport.

Typical commercial consignments: spare parts, retail replenishment, garments, small industrial components, documents and other time-sensitive general cargo.
Island supply chains: regular replenishment for hospitality, construction, maintenance, food service and local distribution can require dependable mainland connections.
Perishables: seafood, specialty foods and other temperature-sensitive products may require pre-alerting and a confirmed cool-chain handover; availability is not automatic.
High-value goods: electronics, samples and urgent replacement parts require secure packing, accurate valuation and a clearly documented custody chain.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: cargo cut-off varies by handler, flight, screening requirement and shipment type. Our team obtains the operative deadline rather than relying on the passenger check-in timetable.
Export documentation: provide a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate HS classification, shipper and consignee details, and export data where required. Incorrect descriptions can delay screening or customs release.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance acceptance checks and specific documents. Acceptance is subject to the airline and handling agent.
Customs and inspection: customs status, transit procedure and inspection responsibility must be agreed before tender. Physical examination, missing documents or an unavailable consignee can create island storage and delivery delays.

Shipping Tips

Send the shipment profile early, including dimensions, gross weight, number of pieces, commodity, value, battery or temperature details and the final delivery postcode.
Ask our service team to compare Bastia – Poretta Airport with a mainland gateway before booking. A slightly longer airport transfer may provide broader uplift options or more suitable cargo handling.
Use robust, stackable packaging with visible piece marks and a packing list inside the shipment. Protect temperature-sensitive cargo with a validated packaging solution rather than relying on ambient terminal storage.
Build a contingency plan for weather, seasonal congestion and missed connections, particularly for urgent parts, perishables and delivery addresses outside the Bastia area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bastia – Poretta Airport handle international air freight?

It may support international freight movements subject to the selected carrier, handling agent, customs route, security requirements and available capacity. Our service team confirms the complete routing and acceptance conditions before shipment tender.

Is there a dedicated cargo warehouse or cold-storage facility?

The supplied airport information does not confirm the current scope of dedicated cargo or temperature-controlled facilities. For perishables, pharmaceuticals or other sensitive cargo, written confirmation from the operative handler is required before booking.

Why can an island shipment take longer than a mainland shipment?

Additional variables may include limited uplift, mainland connections, screening, customs procedures, weather, ferry or road transfers and local delivery appointments. Our team evaluates the full door-to-door chain instead of quoting an airport-only estimate.

Can dangerous goods, lithium batteries or dry ice be shipped through the airport?

Possibly, but only after carrier and handler approval. The shipment must meet applicable air-transport dangerous-goods rules, packaging, marking, labelling and declaration requirements, with the relevant acceptance cut-off confirmed in advance.

What information is needed for a routing proposal?

Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, customs status, ready date, delivery deadline and any special requirements such as temperature control, batteries, dangerous goods or live-animal handling.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, coordinates, location, telephone number, time zone and the passenger-capacity statement in this module are based on the airport master data supplied for this page. Operational items such as cargo acceptance, handling facilities, cut-off times, schedules, customs procedures and carrier availability are time-sensitive and require confirmation at booking.

Official aviation reference	iata.org — airport and airline industry reference information.
International aerodrome reference	icao.int — international aviation standards and aerodrome reference framework.
French customs reference	douane.gouv.fr — French customs procedures and import/export compliance information.
Verification boundary	These sources support regulatory and reference checks; they do not replace written confirmation from the selected airline, ground handler, customs representative or our service team for a specific consignment.