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CIQ Chiquimula Airport
Chiquimula Airport (IATA: CIQ) is located in the the city of Chiquimula, Guatemala.

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IATA Code

CIQ

ICAO Code

Name

Chiquimula Airport

Type

Country / Region

Guatemala (GT)

City

Chiquimula

Latitude

14.8170000

Longitude

-89.5170000

Time Zone

UTC−06:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Chiquimula Airport（CIQ） is identified in the supplied airport record as a local airport serving Chiquimula, Guatemala, in the country’s eastern interior. Its location is recorded at 14.8170000, -89.5170000, with a local time zone of UTC−06:00. The available record contains no ICAO code and indicates zero recorded air and express movements in the supplied fields. Our service team therefore treats Chiquimula Airport as a local or limited-use logistics point rather than an established international cargo gateway. Exporters should arrange advance operational confirmation before routing commercial freight through it.

Airport name	Chiquimula Airport
IATA code	CIQ
ICAO code	Not assigned in the supplied airport data
Country / city	Guatemala / Chiquimula
Coordinates	14.8170000, -89.5170000
Time zone	UTC−06:00

Key Highlights

Local-airport profile
Chiquimula Airport should be planned as a local access point, not assumed to provide international scheduled cargo handling.

Operational verification required
Our team must confirm current airside access, handling availability, acceptance conditions and operating status before booking.

Likely gateway dependency
International freight may require a road feeder connection to a Guatemalan gateway or another confirmed airport with customs and cargo handling.

Limited shipment suitability
Time-critical, dangerous-goods, temperature-controlled and live-animal shipments require written carrier and handler acceptance before dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility capabilities must not be presumed from the airport name or IATA listing. Our service team verifies the following points for each shipment:

Cargo terminal and handling: confirm whether an active cargo acceptance point, ramp handler, warehouse or aircraft-side transfer service is available.
Customs and regulatory control: verify whether export or import customs formalities can be completed locally; otherwise, plan clearance at the designated gateway.
Cold-chain capability: do not tender pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive cargo until refrigerated storage, handover time and contingency procedures are confirmed.
Dangerous goods: require confirmation of trained acceptance staff, permitted classes, documentation review and secure storage before offering any regulated shipment.
Ground collection and delivery: establish vehicle access, loading restrictions, appointment requirements and proof-of-delivery procedures before quoting door service.

A local airport listing does not by itself prove the availability of bonded storage, a free-trade zone, a screening station, a cargo security program or a 24-hour operation. Our quotations remain subject to written local confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

For international shipments, our team normally evaluates a confirmed Guatemalan gateway or another suitable regional gateway, followed by road feeder service to or from Chiquimula, when direct handling at Chiquimula Airport is unavailable.
Possible airline and consolidator connections depend on the origin, destination, aircraft acceptance, interline arrangements, customs routing and current schedule; no carrier, frequency or direct route should be assumed.
Transit time is affected by gateway availability, road conditions in eastern Guatemala, customs release, cargo cut-off, security screening, transfer appointments and the need to reposition freight by truck.
For urgent cargo, our service team compares an airport-to-airport solution through a confirmed gateway with an integrated road-air or door-to-door alternative before booking.

All routing and transit estimates are indicative until the operating carrier, ground handler, customs point and actual flight or road schedule have accepted the shipment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Chiquimula serves an eastern Guatemalan commercial area with road links to surrounding municipalities and border-oriented trade flows. The practical cargo catchment area depends more on road access and the selected customs gateway than on direct air connectivity.

General commercial freight
Small industrial parts, retail replenishment, samples, documents and replacement items may be suitable for consolidated or express solutions through a confirmed gateway.

Agricultural and food-related cargo
Perishables and agricultural products require prior confirmation of packing, sanitary documentation, temperature control and border or import requirements.

Manufactured and project inputs
Machinery parts, tools and production supplies should be assessed for dimensions, lifting equipment, packaging and road-feeder restrictions.

High-value shipments
Electronics, samples and sensitive components need a documented chain of custody, security screening and a defined final-mile handover.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-alert and acceptance: send the commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, dimensions, weight, commodity description and proposed routing before cargo is moved to the airport.
Dangerous goods: batteries, chemicals, aerosols, fuels, magnetized materials and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marking, labelling and a Shipper’s Declaration where applicable under the accepted air-carriage rules.
Customs documentation: ensure the invoice, origin information, permits, tax identifiers and any product-specific certificates match the physical cargo; customs may hold or inspect freight when data is incomplete or inconsistent.
Special cargo: temperature-controlled goods, live animals, perishables, oversized pieces and valuable cargo require advance written approval, suitable packaging and a confirmed handling plan.

Shipping Tips

Ask our service team to verify the current operating status, local handling contact, acceptance window, customs location and ground-access conditions before the shipper releases freight.
Provide final piece count, gross weight, dimensions, commodity wording, stackability, battery information and declared value at quotation stage; discrepancies can cause rebooking or rejection.
Use export-grade packaging suitable for road transfer and multiple handling points. Protect labels and marks from moisture and place documentation in a clearly identified document pouch.
For urgent or special cargo, request a gateway-based alternative and a door-to-door contingency quote rather than relying on direct airport handling that has not been confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chiquimula Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international cargo acceptance should not be assumed. Our team first verifies aircraft operations, cargo handling, customs arrangements and carrier acceptance. If these conditions are unavailable, we arrange a confirmed gateway with road feeder service.

Can I book dangerous goods or lithium batteries through Chiquimula Airport?

Only after the operating carrier and handler approve the commodity, packaging, documentation and routing. Battery type, watt-hour rating, state of charge and packing configuration must be supplied before booking.

Are refrigerated storage and pharmaceutical handling available?

These services must be confirmed for the specific shipment. Our team checks storage temperature, transfer time, monitoring, backup arrangements and the final delivery plan before accepting temperature-sensitive cargo.

What documents are normally needed for a quotation?

Provide the shipper and consignee details, commercial invoice or cargo description, packing list, pieces, weight, dimensions, value, origin, destination and any applicable permits or special-cargo declarations.

What is the safest alternative if airport handling cannot be confirmed?

Our service team compares a road-air solution through a confirmed Guatemalan gateway with a door-to-door forwarding plan. The final choice depends on cargo urgency, customs routing, security requirements and road-feeder availability.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, location, time zone, IATA code and supplied activity fields in this module are based on the provided airport record for Chiquimula Airport. The record supplies no ICAO code, terminal specification, cargo-terminal specification, runway data, carrier schedule, throughput figure or service-hours data; those items are therefore not stated as facts.

For operational validation, our service team checks applicable information with Guatemala’s civil aviation authority and customs authority before shipment execution:

dgac.gob.gt — civil aviation regulatory reference for Guatemala, subject to current airport and operational confirmation.
portal.sat.gob.gt — Guatemala tax and customs authority reference for customs procedures and declarations.

These domains are reference points only. Carrier acceptance, local handling, customs routing, operating status and service availability must be reconfirmed for each shipment and booking date.