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AHS Ahuas Airport
Ahuas Airport (IATA: AHS, ICAO:MHAH) is located in the city of Ahuas, Honduras.

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IATA Code

AHS

ICAO Code

MHAH

Name

Ahuas Airport

Type

Country / Region

Honduras (HN)

City

Ahuas

Latitude

15.4722004

Longitude

-84.3522034

Time Zone

UTC−06:00

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Airport Overview

Ahuas Airport（AHS）, also identified by ICAO code MHAH, is a local airport serving Ahuas in eastern Honduras near the Caribbean coast. The supplied airport record places it at latitude 15.4722004 and longitude -84.3522034, in the UTC−06:00 time zone. From an international forwarding perspective, it should be treated as a remote regional airfield rather than a conventional international cargo gateway. The supplied record lists no air-freight or express-freight movements, so routine export consolidation, customs-controlled cargo handling, cold-chain processing, dangerous-goods acceptance and scheduled international connections must be confirmed before any booking is made. Our service team can assess whether the shipment should move through Ahuas Airport or be routed via a larger Honduran gateway, with the final plan depending on aircraft availability, operating permissions, road access, customs arrangements and consignee delivery requirements.

Airport	Ahuas Airport
IATA / ICAO	AHS / MHAH
Location	Ahuas, Honduras
Coordinates	15.4722004, -84.3522034
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Operational profile	Local/regional airfield; cargo acceptance is subject to case-by-case confirmation

Key Highlights

Remote-origin planning: Ahuas Airport is more suitable for locally generated or urgent regional movements than for standard international consolidation.
Limited cargo visibility: the supplied record shows zero listed air-freight and express-freight services; acceptance must be verified with the operating party before quoting.
Gateway dependency: international cargo may require truck-air or air-truck transfer through a larger Honduran airport, subject to road conditions and customs routing.
Remote-area risk: irregular uplift, limited handling resources, weather disruption and constrained recovery options can materially affect the plan.
Pre-clearance discipline: commodity, dimensions, weight, packing method and customs status should be checked before space is requested.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team does not assume that Ahuas Airport has a public cargo terminal or dedicated freight infrastructure. The following handling points must be confirmed for each movement:

Cargo acceptance: confirm whether the operating party accepts commercial freight, the permitted shipment dimensions and the available aircraft loading method.
Warehouse handling: verify whether temporary storage, pallet build-up, weighing, screening, forklift support or secure cargo custody is available.
Temperature control: do not assume refrigerated or pharmaceutical storage. Use validated packaging and arrange rapid handover when temperature-sensitive cargo is considered.
Dangerous goods: acceptance, segregation, documentation review and emergency-response capability must be confirmed in writing before tendering any dangerous goods.
Customs and bonded handling: customs supervision, bonded storage and export/import clearance may need to be completed through an alternative gateway rather than at the local airfield.

Routes & Transit Times

The supplied airport data does not establish a scheduled international cargo network or fixed freighter service from Ahuas Airport. Our team therefore treats any uplift as subject to aircraft availability and operator confirmation.
For international shipments, a practical routing may involve road transfer to a larger Honduran gateway, followed by onward air carriage. The supplied record identifies Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport as an alternative airport approximately 250 km away by road; actual driving time and suitability require current local verification.
Other alternatives named in the supplied record include Palmerola International Airport/Jose Enrique Soto Cano Air Base, Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport and El Embrujo Airport. The correct option depends on origin, destination, cargo type, customs status and available capacity.
Transit time is affected by road access, weather, local operating windows, security arrangements, customs inspection, truck availability, aircraft positioning and onward connection schedules. We quote only after receiving confirmed operational information.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary catchment is Ahuas and surrounding communities in eastern Honduras, with logistics planning shaped by the area's remote Caribbean-coast geography.
Potential local movements may include essential supplies, project materials, spare parts, relief cargo, personal effects and time-sensitive community shipments. The exact commodity mix must be confirmed by the shipper.
High-value electronics, pharmaceuticals, perishables and live animals require additional checks because secure storage, temperature control, specialist handling and regular uplift cannot be presumed.
For larger commercial volumes, our team will compare direct local uplift with road feeder arrangements to an alternative gateway, considering total landed cost, handling risk and customs continuity rather than air distance alone.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: no fixed cargo cut-off or acceptance timetable should be assumed. Request the operator's current tender deadline, documentation deadline and delivery instructions before dispatching cargo.
Shipment data: provide commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, accurate gross weight and dimensions, commodity description, customs value and applicable permits.
Special cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive products, live animals, perishables and oversized cargo require advance approval. The relevant airline, operator and national regulations remain controlling.
Customs and delivery: confirm export/import responsibility, inspection location, broker appointment, security requirements and final-mile collection conditions. Remote delivery may require pre-arranged vehicles and consignee availability.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile to our service team before booking: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date, origin, destination and any special handling requirement.
Ask us to obtain written confirmation of aircraft acceptance, cargo tender point, handling capability, customs procedure and local delivery access before moving cargo to the airport.
Use strong, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for manual handling and potential road transfer. Mark each piece clearly and keep the packing list consistent with the physical cargo.
For urgent or commercially sensitive shipments, request a parallel routing assessment through a larger gateway. This may provide more predictable uplift and customs support, although the total cost and road leg must be evaluated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ahuas Airport handle routine international air freight?

It should not be assumed. The supplied record lists no air-freight or express-freight movements. Our team will first verify current operator acceptance, aircraft availability, cargo handling and customs arrangements.

Is there a fixed cargo cut-off time?

No fixed cut-off should be quoted without current confirmation. The deadline may depend on the operating aircraft, local tender point, weather, security procedures and any road feeder connection.

Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive cargo be shipped through Ahuas Airport?

Only after confirming temperature-control capability, transfer time, storage conditions and the acceptance policy of the operating party. Validated passive packaging and an alternative gateway may be more appropriate.

What is the recommended approach for dangerous goods?

Submit the Safety Data Sheet, shipper's declaration where applicable, package details, UN number and handling instructions in advance. Do not tender dangerous goods until written acceptance and the required routing are confirmed.

What if direct uplift is unavailable?

Our service team can compare road-air options via alternative Honduran airports named in the supplied airport record, including Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport, Palmerola International Airport/Jose Enrique Soto Cano Air Base, Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport and El Embrujo Airport. Final selection depends on current schedules, road conditions, customs and capacity.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, name, location, coordinates, time zone, address and alternative-airport references on this page are based on the airport data supplied for this profile. Operational conditions such as cargo acceptance, handling facilities, cut-off times, customs arrangements, schedules and road access are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment.

For regulatory and aeronautical verification, our service team recommends checking the responsible Honduran civil aviation authority and international standards bodies:

ahac.gob.hn — Honduran civil aviation authority source domain, subject to current site availability.
iata.org — IATA reference domain for airline and air-transport industry information.
icao.int — ICAO reference domain for international civil aviation standards and guidance.

No unverified cargo-terminal capacity, annual throughput, runway specification, airline schedule, rate, service frequency or guaranteed transit time is presented.