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ATZ Assiut Airport
Assiut Airport (IATA: ATZ, ICAO:HEAT) is located in the the city of Assiut, Egypt.

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IATA Code

ATZ

ICAO Code

HEAT

Name

Assiut Airport

Type

Country / Region

Egypt (EG)

City

Assiut

Latitude

27.0464993

Longitude

31.0119991

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

Assiut Airport（ATZ） is a regional passenger airport serving Assiut and the surrounding Upper Egypt market. Its position in the Nile Valley gives it practical relevance for shipments connected with Assiut city, regional manufacturers, wholesalers, construction projects and public-sector supply chains. For international cargo, our platform normally treats the airport as a regional origin or destination point rather than assuming it is a dedicated global freight hub. Cargo acceptance, handling windows, customs procedures and available uplift can vary by operating flight and season, so our service team confirms the complete routing with the airline, airport handler and destination agent before issuing a firm plan. The airport is located at approximately 27.0464993, 31.0119991 and operates on UTC+02:00.

Airport name	Assiut Airport
Country / city	Egypt / Assiut
IATA / ICAO	ATZ / HEAT
Coordinates	27.0464993, 31.0119991
Time zone	UTC+02:00
Recorded address	Assiut, Egypt

Key Highlights

Regional Upper Egypt gateway Flight-dependent cargo acceptance Connection planning required Customs and handler confirmation essential

Our platform positions Assiut Airport primarily for regional air logistics and local delivery coordination, not as an assumed long-haul freighter hub.
International shipments may require an airline-approved connection through another Egyptian or overseas gateway.
Space, cut-off time, warehouse acceptance and cargo release arrangements must be checked against the actual operating flight.
Shipments involving temperature control, dangerous goods, live animals or oversized pieces require pre-acceptance review.
For time-critical freight, our team compares direct airport routing with a nearby gateway plus controlled road feeder service.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data does not identify a dedicated cargo terminal, warehouse capacity, bonded area or specialist handling installation. Our team therefore treats each facility as subject to operational confirmation rather than assuming availability.

General cargo: acceptance depends on the operating airline, appointed ground handler, piece dimensions, weight and security screening process.
Customs-controlled handling: import, export and transit cargo should be pre-advised to the responsible customs broker and local handler before arrival.
Temperature-sensitive freight: chilled, frozen and pharmaceutical cargo requires confirmation of cool-room access, transfer time, packaging limits and contingency procedures.
Dangerous goods: acceptance is subject to airline approval, IATA Dangerous Goods documentation, compliant packaging and trained handling personnel.
Oversized or special cargo: pallet dimensions, loading equipment, aircraft door limits and road delivery access must be checked before booking.

Our service team can request a handling confirmation covering warehouse receipt, screening, storage, customs presentation and release arrangements before cargo dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

For international origins, the practical routing may involve an airline connection at an Egyptian or foreign gateway before final delivery to Assiut.
For exports, cargo may be trucked from the Assiut area to a gateway with broader international uplift when the required destination or capacity is not available locally.
Carrier selection, aircraft type, seasonal schedules, connection availability, customs status and ground transfer arrangements can materially change the transit plan.
Our platform provides a confirmed routing only after checking the actual flight schedule, booking class, cargo acceptance and destination handling conditions; no fixed transit time is presumed from the airport code alone.

For urgent shipments, request two options from our team: an airport-to-airport plan through Assiut Airport and a gateway-plus-road alternative for comparison of reliability, cost and handling risk.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Assiut city and nearby Upper Egypt commercial and industrial communities, subject to road access and final-mile arrangements.
Typical freight profiles: commercial samples, spare parts, industrial components, project materials, documents and time-sensitive replenishment cargo.
Potential consumer and retail cargo: garments, packaged products, electronics and general merchandise may move when airline and customs acceptance conditions are met.
Controlled commodities: pharmaceuticals, perishables and chemicals require commodity-specific packaging, declarations and temperature or safety controls.
Delivery planning: our team checks consignee location, unloading capability, local trucking availability and any need for customs-broker coordination before quoting door delivery.

Operations & Compliance

Airline cargo cut-off is flight-specific and may be earlier than the published passenger departure time. Our team confirms document, warehouse and screening deadlines before pickup.
Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybill data, exporter and consignee details, HS classification and any required permits must be consistent across the shipment file.
Dangerous goods require correct UN information, packing instructions, shipper’s declaration where applicable, labels and airline pre-approval. Misdeclaration can cause refusal or delay.
Customs inspection, documentary review, storage and release timing are controlled by the relevant authorities and handling parties; cargo should not be dispatched on an assumed same-day release basis.

For live animals, human remains, medicines, food, batteries, chemicals or other regulated cargo, provide commodity details and safety documents to our team before booking.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and preferred delivery date before we request space.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks, consignee information and handling labels; verify volumetric weight before final quotation.
For fragile, high-value or temperature-sensitive cargo, agree the packaging specification, insurance scope, monitoring method and handover points in writing.
Keep a gateway alternative available. Our service team can compare a local airport routing with road feeder transport to a larger gateway when capacity or specialist handling is limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Assiut Airport handle international air freight directly?International handling depends on the operating airline, available cargo acceptance and the applicable customs and ground-handling arrangements. Our team verifies the complete routing before booking.
Can we rely on a fixed transit time?No. Transit time depends on flight availability, connections, screening, customs processing and local delivery. We provide an indicative plan first and confirm the executable schedule after airline acceptance.
Are dangerous goods accepted?Acceptance is not automatic. The airline and handler must review the UN number, class, packing, labels and documentation before cargo is tendered.
How should pharmaceutical or chilled cargo be arranged?Provide the temperature range, packaging type, monitoring requirement, stability limits and delivery deadline in advance. Our team then confirms whether the planned handling chain is suitable.
What is the alternative if the required capacity is unavailable?We can evaluate a gateway routing with controlled road transport, subject to customs status, cargo security, airline acceptance and the consignee’s delivery requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, address and time-zone fields in this module are taken from the supplied airport master record for Assiut Airport. Operational statements are deliberately limited to airport-specific planning considerations and standard airline, handler, customs and air-cargo compliance practices. Flight schedules, facilities, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, fees, handling equipment and transit times require live confirmation.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, our team may consult the official industry sources iata.org and icao.int. These references do not replace confirmation from the operating airline, airport handler, customs broker or relevant Egyptian authorities for a specific shipment.