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CAK Akron-Canton Airport
Akron-Canton Airport (IATA: CAK, ICAO:KCAK) is located in the the city of Akron, United states. It is the primary international airport serving Akron and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :(330)499-4221

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IATA Code

CAK

ICAO Code

KCAK

Name

Akron-Canton Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Akron

Latitude

40.9160830

Longitude

-81.4421940

Time Zone

UTC−05:00

Phone Number

(330)499-4221

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Airport Overview

Akron-Canton Airport（CAK） · Akron, Ohio, United States

Akron-Canton Airport is a regional commercial airport located in Green, southern Summit County, approximately 10 miles southeast of Akron and serving the Akron–Canton area. The airport functions as a reliever for Northeast Ohio and is classified in the FAA National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems as a small-hub primary commercial service facility. For international forwarding, our service team treats it primarily as a regional origin or destination point rather than assuming a broad scheduled freighter network. The airport has two runways, with the supplied airport record listing lengths of 7,601 ft and 8,204 ft. General aviation represents a substantial share of airport activity, so cargo acceptance, aircraft routing, handling windows and truck access should be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Key Highlights

Regional Northeast Ohio Gateway

Useful for Akron, Canton and nearby industrial locations, with road access forming an important part of the international forwarding plan.

Passenger-Airport Cargo Profile

Our team normally evaluates available passenger-belly or regional capacity together with onward trucking, rather than presuming dedicated freighter availability.

Two Runway Operating Base

The supplied record lists runway lengths of 7,601 ft and 8,204 ft; aircraft acceptance and cargo uplift remain subject to the operating carrier and current schedule.

Gateway Flexibility Required

For international cargo, routing through a larger U.S. gateway may provide more carrier choice, customs coordination and schedule resilience.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team can coordinate airport-side cargo acceptance, airline booking, terminal handover and local trucking, subject to the selected carrier’s contract and operating hours.
Do not assume that general cargo, dangerous goods, perishables, live animals or pharmaceutical shipments are accepted at every local handling point. We verify commodity acceptance, facility capability and cut-off instructions before booking.
For temperature-sensitive freight, we arrange a documented handover plan covering packaging, required temperature range, exposure limits and any available short-term controlled handling. Dedicated cold-room access must be confirmed in advance.
For international shipments, customs entry, bonded movement and examination arrangements depend on the actual U.S. gateway, carrier and customs status. Our team identifies the responsible clearance location before cargo is dispatched.
Warehouse storage, pallet build-up, screening, security controls and ground handling are normally carrier- or handler-specific; final service scope and charges are confirmed against the booking.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic and Regional Uplift

Available routing may involve scheduled passenger capacity or regional connections. Carrier schedules, aircraft type, weight restrictions and seasonal changes must be checked at quotation stage.

International Connection

Where direct international uplift is unsuitable, our team may compare trucking to a larger U.S. air gateway, followed by the international flight and destination customs process.

Time-Defining Events

Actual transit is affected by booking confirmation, cargo acceptance cut-off, security screening, transfer time, customs inspection, weather, trucking availability and missed-connection recovery.

Routing Control

We quote a planned routing and a practical fallback routing where possible; no transit or flight coverage is treated as guaranteed until the airline issues confirmed space.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Akron, Canton, southern Summit County and surrounding Northeast Ohio manufacturing and distribution locations.
Industrial shipments: Machinery parts, automotive-related components, rubber and polymer products, tooling, maintenance parts and other time-sensitive industrial cargo are suitable for route planning through this regional airport environment.
Commercial cargo: General merchandise, retail replenishment, electronics and e-commerce shipments may be handled when the selected carrier and screening arrangement accept the cargo.
Special cargo: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods and oversized pieces require advance acceptance checks, compliant packaging and a confirmed temperature or handling plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Local acceptance deadlines vary by airline, handling agent, screening status and shipment type. Our service team obtains the operational cut-off rather than relying only on the published passenger schedule.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide the correct classification, UN number where applicable, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration and emergency contact information. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and regulatory approval.
U.S. export documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, export-control information and any required electronic export filing should be ready before tender. The applicable filing requirement depends on the commodity, value and routing.
Customs and delivery: Customs examination, holds, airport storage, appointment rules and final-mile vehicle restrictions can change the delivery plan. We confirm the responsible broker, release point and consignee collection conditions in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and Incoterms before requesting space so our team can compare local uplift with gateway trucking.
For irregular, heavy or high-value pieces, provide piece-level dimensions and center-of-gravity or handling information where relevant; aircraft and terminal acceptance should be confirmed before packing is finalized.
Use packaging suitable for screening and repeated transfers. Protect labels, keep lithium-battery information accurate and separate temperature-control instructions from general handling notes.
Build schedule resilience around customs review, weather and truck transfer time. Our team can assess an alternate gateway when the local connection does not provide sufficient frequency or cargo acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Akron-Canton Airport handle international air freight?: It may serve as the regional origin or destination point for an international shipment, but the international flight and customs process may be arranged through another U.S. gateway. Our team confirms the actual airline, transfer point and clearance location before booking.
Can I book a direct freighter from Akron-Canton Airport?: Direct freighter availability should not be assumed. We check current carrier acceptance and may compare passenger capacity, regional connections or bonded trucking to a larger gateway.
How early should cargo be delivered?: The correct delivery time depends on the airline, shipment category, screening requirement and planned departure. Our service team provides the confirmed acceptance deadline with the booking and allows additional time for special cargo.
Are dangerous goods or lithium-battery shipments accepted?: Acceptance is commodity-, packing- and carrier-specific. Submit the safety data, battery details, classification and declaration information for pre-checking; do not tender restricted cargo before written acceptance.
What information is needed for a rate and routing review?: Provide origin and destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, Incoterms, customs requirements and any temperature, security, dangerous-goods or delivery constraints. Our team then compares the most practical airport and gateway options.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, codes, coordinates, timezone, runway lengths and airport classification are based on the supplied airport record. Current operating conditions, airline acceptance, handling windows, customs arrangements and cargo routing require shipment-specific confirmation.

Reference domains for independent verification and regulatory context:

Airport operator akroncantonairport.com U.S. aviation authority faa.gov U.S. customs cbp.gov Transportation security tsa.gov

Sources support airport identification, aviation infrastructure and regulatory verification. They do not replace the carrier’s confirmed booking, acceptance notice, customs decision or terminal instruction.