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ASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (IATA: ASU, ICAO:SGAS) is located in the the city of Asuncion, Paraguay. It is the primary international airport serving Asuncion and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+595216882000

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IATA Code

ASU

ICAO Code

SGAS

Name

Silvio Pettirossi International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Paraguay (PY)

City

Asuncion

Latitude

-25.2399998

Longitude

-57.5200005

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

+595216882000

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Airport Overview

Silvio Pettirossi International Airport（ASU） is the principal international gateway for Asunción, Paraguay. The airport is located in the municipality of Luque, approximately 10 km from central Asunción, and operates as a joint military-public airport. For international forwarding, it functions primarily as a capital-city gateway serving Paraguay’s commercial center and may also support the nearby cross-border market around Clorinda, Formosa, Argentina. Our service team treats the airport as a schedule-sensitive regional gateway: routing, cargo acceptance, customs handling and onward delivery should be confirmed against the actual booking and shipment profile rather than assumed from passenger connectivity.

Airport name	Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
IATA / ICAO	ASU / SGAS
Location	Asunción, Paraguay; municipality of Luque
Coordinates	25.2399998° S, 57.5200005° W
Time zone	UTC−04:00
Airport contact	+595 21 688 2000

Key Highlights

Capital gatewayBest suited to shipments whose Paraguayan destination or collection point is in the Asunción metropolitan area.

Joint military-public environmentOperational access, acceptance procedures and vehicle controls should be checked with the handling party before dispatch.

International transfer dependenceMany long-haul shipments may require an airline or hub connection; routing confirmation is essential before quoting transit time.

Cross-border relevanceThe airport can be considered for logistics serving nearby northern Argentina, subject to customs, trucking and border-delivery feasibility.

Time-zone planningUTC−04:00 should be reflected in document cut-offs, consignee availability and delivery appointments.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Specific warehouse capacity, handling equipment, acceptance windows and controlled-storage availability are shipment- and operator-dependent. Our service team verifies these items before final booking.

Air cargo acceptance: export cargo is normally tendered through the appointed airline or ground-handling agent. The master air waybill, house documentation and physical cargo must match the booking data.
Customs-controlled handling: cargo may remain under customs control until the required import, export or transit formalities are completed. Warehouse release is not equivalent to customs clearance.
Special cargo screening: dangerous goods, batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces require advance acceptance confirmation and may be restricted by carrier or facility.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: shippers should request confirmation of cool-room access, allowable exposure time, gel-pack or dry-ice procedures and handover responsibility before tendering.
Ground transfer: delivery appointments, truck dimensions, security access and proof-of-delivery procedures should be agreed with the local handling agent in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connectivity: shipments commonly move through South American gateway airports or regional airline networks before reaching the final destination. The exact connection depends on carrier schedules, allotment and cargo compatibility.
Intercontinental cargo: long-haul freight may require a transfer at an overseas or regional hub. Our service team compares available routings by total transit, connection risk, handling requirements and customs exposure.
Export timing: the effective cut-off is determined by the operating carrier and ground handler, not solely by the published passenger departure time. Late tendering can cause roll-over to the next available uplift.
Transit variables: weekends, public holidays, aircraft changes, irregular operations, security screening, customs inspection and transfer capacity can materially affect the final delivery schedule. All transit times are subject to confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Asunción, Luque and the wider metropolitan area form the core origin and destination market, with domestic distribution arranged by road after airport release.
Regional catchment: selected shipments may be routed for nearby Paraguayan regions or cross-border delivery toward northern Argentina, provided the road leg, border formalities and consignee requirements are separately confirmed.
Typical air-freight profiles: time-sensitive commercial parts, samples, electronic and industrial components, apparel or general merchandise, documents and high-value small consignments may be suitable for air transport.
Perishables and pharmaceuticals: these commodities require validated packaging, temperature instructions, priority handling and a confirmed handover chain; acceptance should never be presumed from airport availability alone.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: submit dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity description, stackability and special-handling requirements before space confirmation. The carrier’s written cut-off should govern delivery planning.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, package certification and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium batteries require an independent classification review.
Customs documents: commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions and any applicable permits or certificates must be consistent in consignee, value, quantity and commodity description. Customs may request additional evidence or inspect the shipment.
Delivery and collection: arrange an authorized broker or consignee representative, truck access and identification documents before cargo arrival. Storage, demurrage, inspection or re-handling exposure should be checked with the handling and customs parties.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile to our service team early, including commodity, dimensions, packing method, declared value, destination customs status and whether the shipment is temperature-sensitive or regulated.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece identification, moisture protection where appropriate and a packing list placed in an accessible document pouch. Reconfirm volumetric weight before the air waybill is issued.
For urgent cargo, request at least one alternative routing or uplift plan. This is particularly important when the shipment depends on a regional connection or has a narrow delivery window.
For sensitive or restricted cargo, obtain written pre-acceptance from the airline or handling agent before cargo dispatch. Our service team can coordinate the document review and handover sequence, subject to operator approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Silvio Pettirossi International Airport handle international air-freight shipments?

It is Paraguay’s principal international airport and is used for international logistics movements. Cargo acceptance, available routings and handling capability depend on the operating airline, ground handler, commodity and current schedule. Our service team confirms these details before booking.

Can I use the passenger departure time as the cargo cut-off?

No. Cargo cut-off is set by the carrier and handling agent and may close substantially earlier than passenger check-in. The confirmed cargo acceptance deadline should be used for trucking and warehouse delivery planning.

What documents are normally needed for export cargo?

A commercial invoice, packing list, shipment instructions and accurate air waybill data are commonly required. Depending on the commodity and destination, permits, certificates of origin, sanitary documents, dangerous-goods paperwork or other regulatory documents may also apply.

Can pharmaceuticals, perishables or dangerous goods be shipped through this airport?

They may be accepted only when the airline, handling agent and applicable authorities approve the shipment. Temperature control, packaging, declarations, labels and handover timing must be confirmed in advance; acceptance is not automatic.

Is airport delivery to northern Argentina possible?

It may be arranged as a combined air-and-road solution, but it is not an airport-only movement. Our service team must verify the consignee location, customs regime, border crossing, trucking availability and required transit documents before quoting the complete service.

Data Sources & Provenance

Core identifiers, airport name, location, coordinates, address, time zone and telephone number in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Silvio Pettirossi International Airport（ASU / SGAS）. Operational statements are presented as qualified forwarding guidance and do not assert a specific warehouse, airline schedule, handling tariff, storage certification or service level.

For current aviation and regulatory verification, our service team checks the applicable operator, airline, customs and civil-aviation information before shipment execution. Relevant authoritative reference domains include dinac.gov.py, iata.org and icao.int. Availability, cut-offs, routings and clearance requirements remain subject to the latest confirmation from the responsible parties.