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QIS Qishn airport
Qishn airport (IATA: QIS, ICAO:OYQN) is located in the the city of Qishn, Yemen.

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IATA Code

QIS

ICAO Code

OYQN

Name

Qishn airport

Type

Country / Region

Yemen (YE)

City

Qishn

Latitude

15.4170000

Longitude

51.6830000

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Qishn airport (QIS)

Qishn airport is a small regional airport serving Qishn in Yemen’s Al Mahrah Governorate area. The supplied airport record identifies ICAO code OYQN, coordinates 15.417° N and 51.683° E, and a local time zone of UTC+03:00. Its geographic position on Yemen’s eastern coastal side makes it more relevant to controlled regional movements and local relief or project logistics than to routine global cargo consolidation. The supplied record shows zero listed air and express services; this should be treated as a planning indicator rather than proof of current closure or a permanent operating restriction. Our service team will verify airport acceptance, aircraft availability, handling arrangements, customs procedures and the actual operating status before confirming any routing.

Country / city	Yemen / Qishn
IATA / ICAO	QIS / OYQN
Coordinates	15.4170000, 51.6830000
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Recorded address	Qishn

Key Highlights

Planning implications for freight forwarders

Regional rather than hub function

Qishn airport should be assessed as a local or regional access point, not assumed to provide international cargo-hub infrastructure.

Pre-confirmation is essential

Current flight activity, aircraft type, cargo acceptance and ground handling must be reconfirmed shipment by shipment.

Limited service certainty

The supplied record lists no air or express services, so a scheduled uplift should not be promised before written carrier confirmation.

Eastern Yemen access

The airport may be useful for time-sensitive local delivery when an operational flight is available, but inland onward transport requires separate validation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility capability must be confirmed before booking

Do not assume the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal, public freight warehouse, bonded storage, automated sortation or 24-hour handling. Our service team will obtain the current facility profile from the operating carrier or local handling representative.
Cold-chain acceptance, refrigerated staging and temperature-monitoring equipment require written confirmation. Temperature-sensitive cargo should not be tendered until handling, power supply, storage duration and contingency arrangements are agreed.
Dangerous-goods storage and acceptance may be restricted at a small regional airport. The carrier must approve the commodity, packing instruction, labels, documents and aircraft compatibility before uplift.
Customs inspection, cargo release and storage arrangements may depend on local authorities and the appointed agent. Import shipments should be checked for consignee eligibility, customs attendance and collection authorization in advance.
Oversized, heavy or irregular cargo requires confirmation of aircraft loading method, apron access, lifting equipment, packaging dimensions and road transfer capability.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing is normally built around an external gateway

For international cargo, our service team will usually compare a gateway-to-Qishn air leg, a road feeder arrangement, or a gateway-to-final-destination solution rather than assume direct international uplift from Qishn airport.
Potential gateway choices depend on the origin, carrier network, security conditions, customs permissions and current Yemen operating arrangements. No specific airline, flight frequency or route is assumed without live confirmation.
Transit time can be extended by irregular schedules, aircraft payload limits, security screening, customs inspection, transshipment availability, airport operating windows and inland road conditions.
For urgent cargo, we will request an end-to-end milestone plan covering booking confirmation, cargo acceptance, uplift, transfer, customs release and final delivery. Any quoted schedule remains subject to carrier and authority confirmation.

A routing displayed as “to Qishn” should not be interpreted as a confirmed direct flight. Our team will distinguish airport-to-airport carriage from the final road-delivery segment in the quotation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Local delivery scope and cargo suitability

Primary service area

The practical catchment is Qishn and nearby communities in eastern Yemen. Final-mile reach depends on road access, security clearance and the availability of a locally capable consignee or agent.

Relief and project cargo

Humanitarian supplies, communications equipment, maintenance parts and project materials may be relevant, subject to consignee screening, export controls and carrier acceptance.

Commercial shipments

Small consignments, urgent spare parts, documents and general merchandise may be considered when an approved flight and local handling arrangement are available.

Restricted suitability

Fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, live animals and other sensitive cargo require a confirmed cold-chain or specialist handling plan; they should not be routed on assumptions about local facilities.

Operations & Compliance

Controls to complete before cargo tender

Booking and cut-off: obtain the carrier’s confirmed acceptance time, cargo presentation point and documentation cut-off. A standard hub cut-off must not be applied to Qishn airport without confirmation.
Documents: prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, consignee contact details, origin information and any required import, export or end-use documents. Commodity-specific permits remain the shipper’s responsibility.
Special cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled products, valuables, oversized pieces and live animals need pre-approval. The shipper must provide accurate classification, packing and declarations.
Security and delivery: screen cargo and verify consignee identity, customs attendance, collection authority, storage exposure and final-mile security arrangements before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Recommended booking workflow

Send our service team the commodity description, HS information, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, consignee and required delivery point before requesting a rate.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks, weight and handling labels. For irregular or fragile cargo, provide photographs and packing specifications for carrier review.
Request a written confirmation covering operating status, uplift point, handling agent, cargo cut-off, customs process, storage conditions, transfer arrangements and final-mile responsibility.
Keep a gateway alternative available. If Qishn airport cannot accept the cargo or a flight is unavailable, our team can compare a nearby operational gateway with controlled road delivery, subject to security and customs feasibility.

FAQs

Questions commonly raised by shippers

Can Qishn airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance cannot be assumed. Our service team will verify the current operating carrier, customs arrangements, security requirements and cargo acceptance before issuing a routing.

Is there a fixed daily cut-off time?

No fixed cut-off should be presumed from the airport record. The applicable deadline depends on the confirmed carrier, handling agent, aircraft operation and any required security or customs process.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through Qishn airport?

Only after written confirmation of cold-chain acceptance, storage, monitoring, power continuity and transfer timing. If these controls cannot be confirmed, our team will recommend an alternative gateway.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance is commodity- and flight-specific. The shipper must provide the correct dangerous-goods declaration and packing information, while the carrier confirms whether the airport and aircraft can handle the shipment.

What should the consignee prepare for import release?

The consignee should appoint a locally capable customs representative, prepare commercial and import documents, confirm inspection attendance and arrange secure collection. Release and storage conditions must be checked before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport identity, codes, name, city, country, coordinates, address, time zone and the recorded service counters are based on the supplied airport data record for Qishn airport. Operational status, cargo facilities, schedules, handling capability, customs procedures and route availability are time-sensitive and must be confirmed with the responsible carrier, handling agent and relevant authorities before shipment acceptance.

For code and aviation-standard cross-checking, our team may consult iata.org and icao.int. These reference domains do not constitute confirmation of current Qishn airport schedules, facilities, cargo acceptance or local regulatory permissions.