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BDI Bird Island Airport
Bird Island Airport (IATA: BDI, ICAO:FSSB) is located in the the city of Bird Island, Seychelles.

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IATA Code

BDI

ICAO Code

FSSB

Name

Bird Island Airport

Type

Country / Region

Seychelles (SC)

City

Bird Island

Latitude

-3.7247220

Longitude

55.2052800

Time Zone

UTC+04:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Bird Island Airport（BDI） is located on Bird Island, Seychelles, at approximately 3.724722° south and 55.205280° east. It is a small, remote island airfield rather than an international cargo gateway, and its logistics role is primarily linked to island access, resort supply, essential goods and time-sensitive consignments. The airport’s geographic isolation means that cargo planning depends on aircraft availability, operating permissions, weather, weight limitations and onward connectivity through the Seychelles network. Our service team treats Bird Island Airport as a special-handling destination: cargo acceptance, aircraft type, shipment dimensions, documentation and local delivery arrangements must be confirmed before booking.

Airport	Bird Island Airport
IATA / ICAO	BDI / FSSB
Country / location	Seychelles / Bird Island
Coordinates	55.2052800° E, 3.7247220° S
Time zone	UTC+04:00
Logistics classification	Remote island airfield; cargo arrangements require advance operational confirmation

Key Highlights

Remote-island operationLimited transport alternatives make pre-confirmed uplift and last-mile planning essential.

Not a conventional cargo hubDo not assume dedicated cargo terminals, bonded storage, dangerous-goods facilities or regular freighter services.

Aircraft and payload sensitivityShipment weight, volume, packaging and weather conditions may affect acceptance or uplift.

Network-dependent routingInternational cargo will generally require coordination with a Seychelles gateway and an approved onward island movement.

Advance confirmation requiredOur team should verify handling, customs status, delivery access and consignee readiness before cargo is released.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airport-side handling: Cargo handling capability should be confirmed for the specific flight and aircraft. The airport should not be treated as having a standard international cargo terminal unless the appointed operator confirms it.
Storage: Dedicated ambient, chilled, frozen, bonded or secure storage cannot be assumed. Our team will arrange the shortest practical transfer window and verify whether temporary holding is available.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require separate acceptance confirmation. Airline or operator approval may be unavailable for some categories.
Customs and security: Export and import clearance may need to be completed through the relevant Seychelles gateway or an authorized handling arrangement before onward island movement.
Delivery service: Final delivery on Bird Island may depend on local access, consignee availability, resort or island-operator coordination and weather. Door delivery must be quoted and confirmed separately.

Facility availability, handling hours, equipment, storage conditions and acceptance limits are operationally variable. Our service team confirms these items with the responsible operator before issuing final shipping instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

International origin: Cargo is normally planned through an international gateway serving Seychelles, followed by an approved domestic, charter or other onward movement where available. The exact gateway depends on airline acceptance and the shipment profile.
Onward island connection: Connections to Bird Island may be constrained by aircraft payload, operating schedule, weather, daylight, local permissions and the availability of return uplift.
Carrier selection: The operating carrier or aircraft provider must be confirmed at quotation stage; published international airline schedules do not automatically represent service to Bird Island Airport.
Transit planning: No fixed transit time should be promised. Our team provides an indicative plan only after confirming flight availability, customs routing, handling and final delivery arrangements.

For urgent cargo, the practical transit measure is the complete chain from origin acceptance to Bird Island delivery, not the airborne sector alone. Buffer time should be built in for missed connections and weather disruption.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The airport’s effective service area is Bird Island and its local facilities; it is not a broad mainland distribution hub. Cargo volumes are likely to be project- or requirement-driven rather than consolidated through a high-frequency cargo network.

Island operationsMaintenance parts, tools, electrical items, plumbing supplies and operational consumables may require air uplift when replenishment windows are limited.

Hospitality and resort supplyFood ingredients, packaged provisions, guest-related supplies and replacement equipment may be suitable subject to aircraft and handling acceptance.

Time-sensitive essentialsMedical items and urgent documents require prior confirmation of security, temperature control, customs and delivery capability.

PerishablesFresh produce or other perishables require robust packaging, short transfer intervals and verified temperature exposure limits; cold-chain service must not be presumed.

Operations & Compliance

Booking cut-off: A published cargo cut-off should not be assumed. Submit dimensions, gross weight, commodity, ready date and consignee details early so the operator can validate uplift and handling.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuel-related items and equipment containing batteries require correct classification, packing, marking, labels and a shipper’s declaration where applicable. Acceptance is subject to the operating carrier.
Documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill information, exporter/importer details, permits and any commodity-specific certificates. The correct customs routing must be confirmed before dispatch.
Inspection and release: Customs, security inspection or document discrepancies can delay onward movement. Cargo should not be sent to the airport until the receiving party and handling point are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the complete cargo profile, including package dimensions, stackability, gross weight, commodity, battery content, temperature requirements and declared value.
Use compact, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece identification. For remote-island delivery, protect against handling delays and avoid packaging that depends on specialized airport equipment.
Obtain pre-clearance for restricted, controlled, perishable or live cargo before handing the shipment to the first carrier. Keep original documents available where customs or airline procedures require them.
For routine replenishment, consider consolidating orders through the Seychelles gateway and planning a scheduled onward movement. For urgent cargo, our team can compare available uplift with a sea-freight or stock-buffer alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bird Island Airport receive standard international air cargo directly?

It should not be assumed. International shipments normally require coordination through a Seychelles gateway and an approved onward movement. Our service team verifies the operating carrier, customs route and local handling before booking.

Can our shipment be stored at Bird Island Airport?

Dedicated cargo storage, refrigeration and bonded facilities must be confirmed for the specific operation. We plan delivery as close as practical to the confirmed uplift and consignee receiving time.

Are lithium batteries and dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance depends on the commodity classification, packing method, documentation and operating aircraft. Send the Safety Data Sheet, battery details and proposed packing to our team before cargo preparation is finalized.

How should perishable or temperature-sensitive cargo be arranged?

Use validated packaging and clearly state the required temperature range. Because cold storage and controlled handling cannot be presumed, our team must confirm the full transfer chain before dispatch.

What is the best alternative if onward uplift is unavailable?

We can review gateway routing, consolidated replenishment, charter feasibility or sea freight to a suitable Seychelles entry point, followed by local delivery arrangements where legally and operationally available.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, identifiers, location, coordinates, country, city and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational statements are deliberately limited to logistics planning principles for a remote island airfield and do not represent a guarantee of facilities, schedules, capacity, handling hours or carrier acceptance.

For Seychelles civil aviation oversight and regulatory verification, consult scaa.sc.
For Seychelles airport operator and airport-network information, consult seychellesairports.sc.
Final confirmation of routing, aircraft, cargo acceptance, customs procedure, storage and delivery must be obtained for the individual shipment from the responsible operator and relevant authorities.

Verification boundary: no unsupported cargo throughput, runway specification, warehouse area, airline schedule, service frequency, transit promise or certification claim is presented here.