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CNQ Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport
Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport (IATA: CNQ, ICAO:SARC) is located in the the city of Corrientes, Argentina. It is the primary international airport serving Corrientes and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

CNQ

ICAO Code

SARC

Name

Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Argentina (AR)

City

Corrientes

Latitude

-27.4455000

Longitude

-58.7619000

Time Zone

UTC−03:00

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Airport Overview

Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport (CNQ), also known as Corrientes International Airport, serves Corrientes in Argentina’s Corrientes Province. It is a regional passenger airport rather than a dedicated international cargo hub, so its freight role is generally based on airport-to-airport belly capacity, regional trucking and onward connections through larger Argentine gateways. The airport is located at 27.445500° S, 58.761900° W and operates on Argentina time, UTC−03:00. Our service team treats it as a routing point requiring carrier confirmation, pre-advice and contingency planning before cargo acceptance.

Airport name	Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport
IATA / ICAO	CNQ / SARC
City and country	Corrientes, Argentina
Coordinates	27.445500° S, 58.761900° W
Time zone	UTC−03:00
Airport profile	Regional airport serving Corrientes and its surrounding commercial area

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub cargo profileInternational shipments normally require a planned connection through an appropriate national or regional gateway.

Capacity must be checked per flightAircraft type, passenger load, handling arrangements and operating-day restrictions can affect acceptance of freight.

Corrientes catchment areaThe airport is relevant for local suppliers, distributors and time-sensitive consignments in northeastern Argentina.

Road-air coordination is importantFor cargo originating outside Corrientes, the feeder truck plan may determine the total transit more than the airport flight segment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team confirms the actual handling scope with the operating carrier, ground handler and customs representatives before issuing final routing instructions. The following services should be treated as operational checkpoints, not as assumed on-site capabilities.

General cargo acceptance: Confirm available cargo-handling windows, shipment dimensions, chargeable weight limits, screening arrangements and whether freight is accepted directly or only under a connected itinerary.
Terminal and warehouse handling: Verify receiving location, cargo presentation procedure, security screening, storage duration and collection authorization before truck dispatch.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Obtain written confirmation of cool-room or controlled-temperature availability. If such handling is not confirmed, use validated packaging and minimize dwell time.
Dangerous goods: Do not assume local acceptance of all IATA DGR classes. Confirm trained acceptance personnel, operator restrictions, packing requirements and advance approval.
Customs-controlled cargo: Coordinate export or import customs formalities with the appointed broker and confirm whether customs clearance is performed at the airport or through another designated facility.
Oversized, valuable or special cargo: Send dimensions, gross weight, packing photographs and handling instructions before booking; regional equipment and aircraft constraints may limit acceptance.

Routes & Transit Times

International export: Our team normally evaluates a local collection to Corrientes airport followed by a connection through a suitable Argentine gateway or another approved international routing point. The exact carrier sequence is subject to booking confirmation.
Import distribution: Cargo may require gateway transfer, customs release and domestic road feeder service before final delivery to Corrientes. The selected gateway and customs location materially influence the end-to-end transit.
Carrier and capacity check: Passenger aircraft belly space, aircraft type, operating schedule, embargoes and seasonal demand can change acceptance at short notice. No transit time should be promised before the airline confirms the allotment.
Cut-off planning: The practical cut-off is determined by the handling agent and confirmed flight, not simply by the published passenger departure time. Our team obtains cargo-ready, documentation and truck-arrival deadlines for each booking.

Transit estimates are issued only after confirming flight availability, connection time, customs route, cargo characteristics and local delivery requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Corrientes city and the wider Corrientes Province area, subject to road distance, collection location and local delivery access.
Regional distribution: The airport can support urgent replenishment, samples, spare parts, documents and other moderate-volume shipments when uplift is confirmed.
Potential commodity profiles: General commercial goods, industrial components, retail replenishment, agricultural-related supplies and time-sensitive business materials may be considered after carrier review.
Perishable and pharmaceutical cargo: These commodities require a documented temperature plan, packaging validation, handling confirmation and an agreed contingency for delays; they should not be booked on assumptions about cold-chain infrastructure.
Road feeder relevance: Shipments from nearby production or distribution points may be more efficiently planned as a coordinated truck-air movement rather than as an isolated airport handover.

Operations & Compliance

Advance booking: Provide commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable weight, shipper/consignee details and requested date before space is requested. Regional uplift and special-cargo acceptance may require advance approval.
Export documentation: Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions and any commodity-specific permits or certificates required under the applicable Argentine customs and regulatory process. Document requirements must be confirmed for the exact commodity and routing.
Dangerous goods and restricted articles: Apply the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and carrier variations. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnets, laboratory materials and equipment containing lithium batteries require classification and disclosure before booking.
Customs and examination risk: Incomplete descriptions, inconsistent values, missing permits or incorrect classification can cause inspection, storage exposure or missed connections. Our team performs a document consistency check before cargo delivery.
Pickup and release: Confirm truck access, warehouse receiving instructions, consignee identification and release authority in advance. Actual collection timing depends on customs release and the handling agent’s operating procedure.

Shipping Tips

Request a routing check before packing: Our service team compares direct regional uplift, gateway connection and road-air alternatives based on cargo readiness and delivery priority.
Submit complete cargo data: Include exact piece dimensions, gross weight, stackability, packing material, commodity description and photographs for irregular or sensitive cargo.
Build in connection protection: Avoid same-day assumptions where customs, screening or truck transfer is involved. A buffer should be agreed according to the confirmed flight and handling process.
Use a contingency plan: For urgent or high-value shipments, pre-authorize an alternative Argentine gateway or road solution, subject to customs and carrier approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport handle international air freight?

International shipment acceptance depends on the confirmed airline routing, customs arrangement, ground handling capability and cargo type. Our team verifies the complete chain before confirming a booking rather than treating the airport’s international designation as a guarantee of direct international cargo uplift.

Is a direct long-haul cargo flight available from Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport?

Direct long-haul cargo availability must be confirmed for the requested date and commodity. In practice, regional airport cargo plans commonly rely on an approved connection and, where appropriate, a coordinated road feeder segment.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through the airport?

They may be considered only after confirming the actual handling environment, airline acceptance, packaging qualification, maximum exposure time and contingency process. If airport cold handling is not confirmed, our team recommends validated passive packaging and tightly scheduled handover.

What information is needed to obtain a rate and routing?

Provide origin, destination, ready date, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, invoice value, packaging, special handling needs and whether the cargo contains batteries, chemicals, food, biological materials or other regulated items.

What is the best alternative if the required uplift is unavailable?

Our service team can evaluate a connection through another suitable Argentine gateway, a road-air solution or a different departure airport. The alternative must be checked against customs status, trucking feasibility, cargo restrictions and final delivery requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, airport name, location, coordinates, time zone and historical background in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport. Operational statements are deliberately expressed as confirmation requirements because cargo acceptance, facilities, schedules, customs procedures and carrier restrictions may change.

For current aviation, airport administration and regulatory verification, our team uses the relevant official or authoritative channels, including:

argentina.gob.ar anac.gov.ar aeropuertosargentina.com iata.org

These domains support verification of regulatory information, airport or operator notices, airline and cargo standards, and current operating conditions. They do not constitute a guarantee of space, facility availability, flight frequency, transit time or customs release for any individual shipment.