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ADZ Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (IATA: ADZ, ICAO:SKSP) is located in the the city of San Andres Island, Colombia. It is the primary international airport serving San Andres Island and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+5785126112

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IATA Code

ADZ

ICAO Code

SKSP

Name

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Colombia (CO)

City

San Andres Island

Latitude

12.5836000

Longitude

-81.7112000

Time Zone

UTC−05:00

Phone Number

+5785126112

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Airport Overview

Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (ADZ) is the principal airport serving San Andres Island in Colombia’s San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago. It is best classified as an island international and regional airport with a passenger-led network rather than a dedicated cargo hub. Its logistics role is therefore closely linked to the island’s dependence on air transport for commercial replenishment, tourism-related supplies and urgent shipments. Most international cargo movements normally require an interline or road-and-air connection through a larger Colombian or regional gateway. Our platform treats the airport as a destination requiring early space confirmation, accurate consignee information and contingency planning for limited uplift, weather disruption and onward island delivery.

Official airport name	Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
IATA / ICAO	ADZ / SKSP
Location	San Andres Island, Colombia
Coordinates	12.5836000, -81.7112000
Time zone	UTC−05:00

Key Highlights

Island destination with limited local cargo depth; uplift and handling must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Colombian mainland gateways are normally important connection points for international freight.
Passenger aircraft belly capacity may be relevant, but available cargo space can vary by aircraft type, season and operational demand.
Weather, irregular operations and limited onward transport options can materially affect delivery planning.
Our service team recommends a routing comparison between direct island uplift and mainland consolidation before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information does not establish a dedicated freighter terminal, cargo-warehouse footprint, cold-room capacity, bonded-storage capacity or dangerous-goods facility at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport. Our team therefore arranges each shipment against the confirmed airline, handling agent and customs workflow rather than assuming a specific facility is available.

General cargo handling

Suitable arrangements may be available through airline or ground-handling channels, subject to acceptance, packaging and space confirmation.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Pre-alerts and written confirmation of acceptance, handover protection and storage conditions are essential; do not assume 24-hour cold-chain infrastructure.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the carrier, routing and destination handling capability. A shipper’s declaration and advance approval may be required.

Customs and bonded processes

Import, export and transit arrangements must be checked with the appointed customs broker and Colombian authorities before cargo dispatch.

Oversized or special cargo

Aircraft loading limits, ULD compatibility, apron equipment and local delivery access require case-by-case verification.

Pickup and delivery

Island collection or final delivery should be booked with a local partner after confirming release timing, consignee availability and vehicle access.

Routes & Transit Times

For international cargo, our team commonly evaluates consolidation through major Colombian gateways such as Bogotá, Medellín or Cartagena, followed by a domestic connection, subject to current carrier schedules.
Regional routing through a larger Central American or Caribbean gateway may be considered when airline interline acceptance and customs-transit procedures are available.
Direct service, flight frequency, aircraft capacity and carrier acceptance change over time; no fixed lane, schedule or transit time should be promised before booking confirmation.
Actual transit depends on connection availability, customs release, screening, weather, irregular operations and the timing of the island delivery leg.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is San Andres Island, with logistics demand shaped by tourism, retail consumption, hospitality operations and public services. Because the island has no mainland road connection, air cargo is particularly relevant for replenishment and time-sensitive shipments.

Hotel, restaurant and tourism supplies, including replacement parts, amenities and operational consumables.
Retail goods, garments, footwear, electronics and general consumer products, subject to import documentation and carrier restrictions.
Urgent spare parts, maintenance materials, documents and e-commerce consignments requiring reliable final-mile coordination.
Selected chilled, fresh or pharmaceutical shipments may be possible only after confirming packaging, handling, temperature-control and regulatory requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off times are carrier- and handling-agent-specific. Our service team obtains the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline and recommends delivery well before the stated cut-off.
Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybill data, shipper and consignee tax or customs details must be consistent. Colombian import or export formalities should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, perishables, medicines and live animals require advance classification and written carrier acceptance; availability cannot be assumed from a passenger route.
Customs inspection, screening, document discrepancies or flight disruption can delay release. The consignee should be reachable locally and prepared to complete pickup promptly after notification.

Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity description, HS information and any special-handling requirement to our team before requesting space.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for multiple handling points; ensure labels, marks and piece identification remain visible after screening.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, use validated packaging and provide a handling plan, temperature range and emergency contact before tendering the shipment.
Keep a mainland-gateway alternative available, especially for urgent or high-value cargo, and compare connection risk, customs treatment and final island delivery arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport suitable for international air freight?

It can serve international logistics requirements, but many shipments require a connection through a larger Colombian or regional gateway. Our team confirms the complete routing, customs treatment and local handling before acceptance.

Can I assume that a cargo warehouse or cold room is available?

No. Facility type, storage conditions and operating availability must be confirmed with the selected carrier and handling agent for the specific shipment. This is particularly important for perishables and pharmaceuticals.

How early should cargo be delivered?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off applicable to every shipment. The airline or handling agent sets the acceptance deadline, and our service team normally plans an additional buffer for screening, documentation and island-side disruption.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped?

Possibly, subject to the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, carrier acceptance, packaging, marks, labels and destination capability. Pre-approval is required before cargo is moved to the airport.

What is the best alternative if island uplift is unavailable?

Our team may compare a mainland Colombian gateway, regional interline routing or a split shipment. The correct option depends on commodity, customs status, urgency, available capacity and the consignee’s island delivery plan.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, time zone and descriptive baseline are taken from the supplied airport record. Current schedules, cargo acceptance, handling arrangements, customs procedures and facility availability are operationally changeable and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For regulatory and aviation reference checks, our team uses the official Colombian civil aviation authority domain aerocivil.gov.co, the International Air Transport Association domain iata.org and the International Civil Aviation Organization domain icao.int. These sources support verification of aviation, airline, dangerous-goods and regulatory context; they do not replace shipment-specific carrier or customs confirmation.