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BDA L.F. Wade International Airport
L.F. Wade International Airport (IATA: BDA, ICAO:TXKF) is located in the the city of St. George, Bermuda. It is the primary international airport serving St. George and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+1441-293-2470

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IATA Code

BDA

ICAO Code

TXKF

Name

L.F. Wade International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Bermuda (BM)

City

St. George

Latitude

32.3640400

Longitude

-64.6787000

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

+1441-293-2470

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Airport Overview

L.F. Wade International Airport（BDA）, ICAO code TXKF, is the sole airport serving Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic. The airport is located in St. George’s Parish, approximately 6 nautical miles northeast of Hamilton, and operates in the Atlantic time zone at UTC−04:00. For international freight, it is best understood as an island gateway rather than a large transfer hub: inbound and outbound cargo normally depends on scheduled passenger aircraft belly capacity, dedicated cargo arrangements where available, and connections through North American or United Kingdom gateways. Our service team can coordinate airport acceptance, export documentation, carrier routing and local delivery, but flight availability, cargo space and handling conditions must be confirmed for each shipment.

Airport name	L.F. Wade International Airport
Location	St. George, Bermuda; near Hamilton
IATA / ICAO	BDA / TXKF
Coordinates	32.3640400, -64.6787000
Time zone	UTC−04:00
Airport profile	International island airport with passenger and cargo handling functions

Key Highlights

Single-airport dependencyAll international air cargo for Bermuda is concentrated through this gateway, so routing and recovery planning are important.

Gateway-led connectivityNorth American and United Kingdom gateway connections are generally more relevant than direct long-haul freighter assumptions.

Island logistics profileLimited local inventory and onward transport options can make pre-alerts and consignee coordination particularly important.

Capacity is shipment-specificAircraft type, seasonal schedules, weight, dimensions and commodity restrictions may affect acceptance.

Customs-sensitive deliveryComplete commercial documents and a reachable importer help reduce delays after arrival.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The supplied airport record identifies one cargo terminal. Cargo acceptance, breakdown, build-up, storage availability and handling cut-offs should be reconfirmed with the handling agent or appointed carrier before booking.
General cargo handling may be available for export and import shipments subject to carrier acceptance, documentation, packaging and aircraft load restrictions.
Do not assume that cold rooms, pharmaceutical-grade facilities, dangerous-goods stores, bonded storage or specialist animal-handling equipment are available for every shipment. Our team will request written confirmation when these services are required.
Oversized, heavy, fragile, valuable, live-animal, temperature-sensitive or security-sensitive cargo requires advance approval and may need a specific flight or gateway solution.
For import cargo, the consignee or customs broker should be prepared to receive arrival notices, provide clearance documents and arrange final delivery promptly.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic is origin airport to a suitable North American or United Kingdom gateway, followed by a scheduled connection to L.F. Wade International Airport. The exact carrier and connection depend on the origin, commodity and available capacity.
Direct uplift may be possible from selected regional markets, but service patterns can be seasonal and must be checked at the time of quotation.
Transit planning should include connection risk, weekend or holiday handling, customs processing, weather disruption and the possibility of roll-over when aircraft capacity is constrained.
Our service team quotes transit estimates only after checking the actual sailing or flight plan, cargo dimensions, chargeable weight, dangerous-goods status and destination handling requirements.

No fixed transit time, flight frequency or carrier coverage should be treated as guaranteed until the booking is confirmed by the operating carrier.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is Bermuda itself, including St. George’s and the Hamilton-area commercial market. Final delivery planning should be based on the consignee’s exact address rather than airport proximity alone.
Common airfreight use cases may include urgent spare parts, electronics and IT equipment, retail replenishment, documents, samples, maintenance items and time-sensitive business supplies.
Perishable food, flowers, seafood, medicines and other temperature-sensitive goods require advance confirmation of packaging, acceptance, storage and delivery arrangements.
Construction materials, machinery parts and project cargo may be suitable only when dimensions, weight, aircraft loading limits and local delivery equipment have been verified.

Operations & Compliance

Airline cargo cut-off times vary by flight, handling agent and commodity. Our team should obtain the confirmed acceptance cut-off before arranging delivery to the terminal.
Dangerous goods require correct classification, packing, marking, labelling, Shipper’s Declaration where applicable, and carrier approval under current air-transport rules. Batteries, aerosols and chemicals must not be described as general cargo without review.
Temperature-controlled, pharmaceutical and live-animal shipments need pre-alerts, validated packaging where required, documented handling instructions and confirmation of storage conditions at both ends.
Commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bill data, permits, certificates and importer details must be consistent. Customs inspection, duty assessment or document queries can extend delivery time.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, consignee address, commodity description, HS information, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability and ready date before requesting a rate.
Reserve capacity early for peak-season, perishable, dangerous-goods, oversized or high-value cargo, and keep a gateway or alternative departure option available.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece identification and ensure the packing list matches the physical cargo. Photograph unusual or fragile packing before handover.
Nominate a Bermuda importer or broker before departure, provide a complete pre-alert and confirm who will arrange customs clearance, terminal collection and final delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can L.F. Wade International Airport handle international air cargo?

Yes, the supplied airport information identifies passenger and cargo terminal functions. Acceptance remains subject to the operating carrier, handling agent, aircraft capacity, commodity and documentation.

Is a direct freighter service available from my origin?

It should not be assumed. Many shipments are planned through a North American or United Kingdom gateway, while direct options may vary by season and carrier schedule. Our team will verify the current routing before booking.

Can temperature-sensitive goods be shipped through the airport?

They may be accepted when the carrier and handling facilities approve the shipment. Cold-chain storage, transfer time and delivery arrangements must be confirmed in writing before cargo is tendered.

What documents are normally needed?

A correctly completed air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, importer details and any commodity-specific permits or certificates are normally required. Dangerous goods and controlled commodities require additional documents.

How can our team reduce arrival delays?

Provide an accurate pre-alert, nominate a responsive customs broker, ensure consignee contact details are current and arrange prompt collection after customs release. The final timing remains subject to inspection and local handling conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport codes, airport name, location, coordinates, time zone, airport profile and contact details are based on the supplied airport record. Current schedules, cargo acceptance, facilities, operating restrictions, customs procedures and handling arrangements are time-sensitive and must be verified before shipment.

Airport operator and local airport information: bermudaairport.com
Bermuda government information and public-sector references: gov.bm
International airline and airport coding references: iata.org
International aviation standards and reference material: icao.int

Our service team uses these reference categories together with carrier and handling-agent confirmation; no unverified flight frequency, transit time, storage capability, throughput figure, fee or service commitment is implied.