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BON Flamingo International Airport
Flamingo International Airport (IATA: BON, ICAO:TNCB) is located in the the city of Bonaire, Netherlands.

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IATA Code

BON

ICAO Code

TNCB

Name

Flamingo International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Netherlands (NL)

City

Bonaire

Latitude

12.1309996

Longitude

-68.2685013

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

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Flamingo International Airport (BON) — Airport Overview

Flamingo International Airport is the principal aviation gateway for Bonaire, serving Kralendijk and the surrounding Caribbean Netherlands. The airport is a regional international passenger airport rather than a dedicated cargo hub, so air freight is generally handled through available aircraft belly capacity, local ground handling arrangements and onward connections. Its location at approximately 12.1310°N, 68.2685°W places it close to the island’s commercial, tourism and marine-service activity. Our platform treats this airport as a capacity-sensitive destination: acceptance, aircraft type, cargo cut-off, handling scope and onward routing should be confirmed shipment by shipment. Local delivery planning is particularly important for urgent, temperature-sensitive or oversized cargo.

IATA / ICAO	BON / TNCB
Airport name	Flamingo International Airport
Location	Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Coordinates	12.1309996, -68.2685013
Time zone	UTC−04:00

Regional gateway

Best suited to island supply chains, time-sensitive commercial consignments and passenger-aircraft belly cargo.

Capacity-led planning

Available space, aircraft type and acceptance limits can vary; advance confirmation is essential.

Connection dependence

Many international shipments may require a regional or mainland gateway connection before final delivery.

Island delivery control

Customs release, truck availability, consignee readiness and last-mile coordination can affect the final delivery date.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Flamingo International Airport should be planned as a passenger-led regional airport with cargo handling subject to local operator capability and flight availability. Our service team verifies the physical handling chain before issuing a firm routing recommendation.

General cargo acceptance is normally arranged through the operating airline, ground handler or appointed cargo agent; booking confirmation should precede delivery to the airport.
Transit, transfer and short-term holding arrangements must be confirmed in advance, particularly where the shipment requires controlled temperature, special security handling or timed release.
Do not assume that a dedicated cold room, dangerous-goods store, bonded warehouse, automated cargo terminal or oversized-cargo equipment is available for every flight. Our team checks the applicable handling instruction before uplift.
For palletised, long-length or heavy pieces, provide dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity and handling requirements at quotation stage so aircraft and ground-equipment restrictions can be assessed.
Airport delivery and collection windows, documentation handover points and consignee identification requirements are confirmed locally and may differ by handler.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

International cargo is commonly assessed through available Caribbean, North American or European gateway connections, depending on origin, airline capacity, commodity and final destination.
Our platform does not assume a nonstop cargo service. The final plan may involve belly cargo, an interline transfer or a separate regional feeder, subject to carrier acceptance and operational confirmation.
Transit time is influenced by connection frequency, weekend and holiday schedules, space allocation, customs status, weather, aircraft payload and the handling of transfer cargo.
For urgent consignments, we compare the air route with a gateway-plus-island solution and identify the risk of an additional connection or overnight hold before booking.

Island market

The primary service area is Bonaire, with Kralendijk as the principal commercial and distribution centre.

Typical imports

Time-sensitive spare parts, retail replenishment, hotel and hospitality supplies, electronics and business documents may require air transport.

Special cargo

Medical supplies, laboratory items, seafood or other perishables require prior confirmation of temperature control and acceptance conditions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and ground-handler cut-offs are flight-specific. Our team obtains the confirmed cargo acceptance time rather than applying a generic airport cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, medical materials and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marking, labelling and shipper documentation under the applicable carrier and aviation rules.
Temperature and live shipments: Pre-alert the required temperature range, packaging method, animal or biological documentation and transfer limits. Acceptance is subject to carrier, handler and destination approval.
Customs and release: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, permits and consignee details should be consistent. Customs examination, duty or tax assessment and release timing are outside the carrier transit commitment.
Collection: The consignee should arrange identification, payment of applicable local charges and a suitable vehicle before arrival notification; delivery and collection arrangements must be confirmed with the local handling chain.

Book early

Send dimensions, weight, commodity, ready date and consignee details before cargo is packed for delivery. This allows our team to check routing and capacity.

Build for transfers

Use robust, stackable packaging and clear piece marks because island shipments may pass through more than one handling point.

Pre-clear paperwork

Submit the invoice, packing list, permits and any dangerous-goods or temperature-control documents for a consistency review before uplift.

Keep an alternative

For critical cargo, ask our service team to compare an alternative gateway, later flight or multimodal replenishment plan before the shipment is released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Flamingo International Airport handle international air freight?

It can serve international cargo movements subject to the operating carrier, available aircraft capacity, ground-handling arrangements and the commodity’s acceptance requirements. Our platform confirms the complete routing before booking.

Is a direct freighter service available for every origin?

No direct freighter assumption should be made. Many shipments may require a regional, North American or European gateway connection, and the actual option depends on current schedules and capacity.

Can temperature-sensitive or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped?

Possibly, but acceptance must be confirmed in advance. Our team checks packaging, temperature range, transfer exposure, carrier approval and the availability of suitable handling at each point.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, Incoterm, customs status and any dangerous-goods, battery, live-animal or temperature-control requirement.

How should urgent shipments be planned?

Contact our service team before delivery to the airport. We will check the earliest practical uplift, connection risk, documentation readiness and consignee collection capability rather than promising a fixed transit time.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, address and time zone are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Operational statements are presented as conditional logistics guidance and should be reconfirmed with the airline, ground handler, customs authority and consignee before shipment tender.

Airport and local operating information: bonaireinternationalairport.com
International air transport standards and cargo terminology: iata.org
International aviation standards and aerodrome reference framework: icao.int
Netherlands customs information: douane.nl