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AFL Alta Floresta Airport
Alta Floresta Airport (IATA: AFL, ICAO:SBAT) is located in the the city of Alta Floresta, Brazil.

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IATA Code

AFL

ICAO Code

SBAT

Name

Alta Floresta Airport

Type

Country / Region

Brazil (BR)

City

Alta Floresta

Latitude

-9.8663893

Longitude

-56.1049995

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Alta Floresta Airport（AFL）, identified by ICAO code SBAT, serves Alta Floresta in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Located at approximately 9.8663893° S and 56.1049995° W in the UTC−04:00 time zone, it is best assessed as a regional airport supporting the northern Mato Grosso market rather than as a national cargo gateway. For international shipments, our service team normally plans an air-road connection through a larger Brazilian gateway, subject to the confirmed airline routing, customs process and available uplift. Airport acceptance, operating windows and cargo handling arrangements must be verified before any booking is finalized.

Airport	Alta Floresta Airport
IATA / ICAO	AFL / SBAT
Location	Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Coordinates	9.8663893° S, 56.1049995° W
Time zone	UTC−04:00

Key Highlights

Regional roleAlta Floresta Airport is primarily relevant to regional passenger and time-sensitive logistics flows in northern Mato Grosso.

Gateway planningInternational cargo will generally require connection planning through a larger Brazilian airport or an approved road-air alternative.

Capacity confirmationAircraft type, belly capacity, cargo acceptance and operating restrictions should be checked shipment by shipment.

Remote-market exposureLonger inland positioning and collection legs can affect total transit time more than the flight segment itself.

Controlled bookingOur service team recommends pre-alerting the local handling party before tendering valuable, regulated or temperature-sensitive cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The following are operational checkpoints for Alta Floresta Airport; availability and acceptance must be confirmed with the contracted carrier or handling party.

General cargo acceptance: Confirm whether the planned flight accepts commercial cargo, the cargo cut-off, document cut-off and maximum piece dimensions before issuing a routing.
Screening and build-up: Verify security-screening arrangements, pallet or container build-up capability and whether loose cargo is accepted on the selected aircraft.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Obtain written confirmation of cool-room access, transfer exposure and handover procedures before moving pharmaceuticals, perishables or biologics.
Dangerous goods: Do not assume local acceptance of dangerous goods. Confirm carrier approval, trained personnel, packaging requirements and any route restrictions in advance.
Customs and bonded handling: Establish whether customs-controlled storage and export clearance are available for the specific movement; otherwise plan clearance and consolidation through the nominated gateway.
Pickup and delivery: Confirm landside access, truck appointment requirements, delivery hours, consignee identification and procedures for uncollected cargo.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic distribution: Shipments may be planned as a regional air movement or as a road-air combination through a larger Brazilian gateway, depending on the carrier network and available capacity.
International routing: For imports and exports, our service team normally compares gateway options in Brazil before confirming the final connection to Alta Floresta Airport. The actual carrier, transfer point and flight sequence require live confirmation.
Transit-time drivers: The main variables are uplift availability, aircraft payload restrictions, weather, road conditions, gateway handling, customs release and weekend or holiday schedules.
Service commitment: We quote transit time only after receiving the origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, desired delivery point and cargo readiness date. No fixed transit time should be inferred from the airport location alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Alta Floresta Airport serves Alta Floresta and surrounding communities in northern Mato Grosso. The practical cargo profile is likely to favor compact, high-value or time-sensitive consignments that justify air transport, while heavier and less urgent freight may be more economical by road.

Regional business suppliesUrgent spare parts, maintenance items, electronics and industrial or agricultural support materials may require air-road coordination.

PerishablesFood, chilled products and other perishables require confirmed handling, packaging and delivery capacity rather than relying on airport proximity alone.

Healthcare shipmentsMedical supplies and pharmaceuticals need validated temperature control, delivery monitoring and documented chain of custody.

E-commerce and documentsSmall parcels and commercial documents may be suitable for express or consolidated solutions, subject to carrier acceptance and destination delivery coverage.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Request space before cargo readiness and obtain the carrier’s confirmed cargo cut-off, acceptance location and document deadline. Regional flights may have limited recovery options after a missed cut-off.
Documents: Prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, commodity description, customs information and any permits required for the commodity or destination.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance declaration and carrier acceptance. Safety Data Sheets, permits, declarations or temperature instructions may be required.
Inspection and delivery: Customs or security inspection can extend the release cycle. Our service team should receive the consignee’s local contact, delivery authorization and contingency instructions before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile to our service team at quotation stage, including commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, packing condition and final delivery address.
For international cargo, compare a direct regional air option with a gateway consolidation or road-air solution. Evaluate total door-to-door time, not only the airport-to-airport segment.
Use robust, stackable packaging and label every piece with the air waybill reference, consignee details, handling marks and orientation marks where applicable.
For temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo, obtain written acceptance before dispatch and prepare a delay contingency, including alternate delivery arrangements or validated packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Alta Floresta Airport be used for international air freight?

It may form part of an international door-to-door routing, but the international movement normally requires a confirmed Brazilian gateway, customs arrangement and carrier-approved connection. Our service team verifies the complete route before booking.

Can a shipment be tendered directly to Alta Floresta Airport?

Only after the selected carrier or handling party confirms cargo acceptance, tender location, cut-off time, piece limits and required documents. Passenger flight availability does not by itself prove cargo acceptance.

How should urgent cargo be planned?

Provide cargo-ready time, delivery deadline, dimensions and consignee availability immediately. We then compare regional uplift with gateway-based air-road alternatives and identify the operational risks before issuing a schedule.

Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries or dry ice accepted?

Acceptance is commodity- and carrier-specific. The shipper must disclose the exact UN classification or battery specification where applicable, and our service team must obtain approval before tendering.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

We require origin, destination, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, declared value, packaging, cargo readiness date, delivery address and any temperature, customs or regulatory requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates and time zone are presented from the supplied airport record. Aviation-code and regulatory cross-checks should be made against authoritative Brazilian aviation sources, including anac.gov.br and decea.mil.br.

Route availability, cargo acceptance, handling facilities, operating windows, customs arrangements, aircraft capacity and transit times are operational variables. Our service team confirms these items with the selected carrier, handling provider and relevant authorities at the time of quotation; no unverified throughput, facility-size, airline, frequency or transit-time claim is made here.