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COX Congo Town Airport
Congo Town Airport (IATA: COX, ICAO:MYAK) is located in the the city of Congo Town, Bahamas.

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IATA Code

COX

ICAO Code

MYAK

Name

Congo Town Airport

Type

Country / Region

Bahamas (BS)

City

Congo Town

Latitude

24.1587009

Longitude

-77.5897980

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

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Congo Town Airport (COX) Overview

Regional air gateway in Congo Town, Bahamas

Congo Town Airport is a regional airport serving Congo Town on Andros Island in The Bahamas. The supplied airport record identifies the facility as IATA COX and ICAO MYAK, at approximately 24.1587009°N, 77.5897980°W, operating on UTC−05:00. Its logistics profile is better treated as a local or feeder gateway rather than a confirmed international cargo hub. The supplied record lists zero air and express movements; this should not be interpreted as a permanent statement about current operations, since schedules and handling arrangements can change. Our service team therefore treats every shipment as subject to carrier acceptance, airport operating conditions, customs arrangements, aircraft payload, and confirmed ground-handling capability before booking.

Airport name	Congo Town Airport
IATA / ICAO	COX / MYAK
Country / city	Bahamas / Congo Town
Coordinates	24.1587009°N, 77.5897980°W
Time zone	UTC−05:00

Key Highlights

Regional, non-hub profile: international consignments will normally require a confirmed connection through another Bahamian or regional gateway.
Schedule and cargo acceptance should be verified shipment by shipment; the supplied record does not establish a current scheduled freighter or express service.
Limited local handling should be assumed until a carrier or appointed ground handler confirms cargo acceptance, storage, screening, and release arrangements.
Island geography increases the importance of uplift reliability, weather monitoring, inter-island transfer planning, and contingency routing.
Our team can compare airport-to-airport, airport-to-seaport, and alternative-island gateway options before cargo is tendered.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Specific cargo-terminal equipment, warehouse dimensions, temperature-controlled rooms, bonded storage, dangerous-goods facilities, screening arrangements, and customs availability are not established by the supplied record. Our service team will obtain written confirmation before accepting cargo for this airport.

General cargo: confirm acceptance limits, delivery location, handling hours, pallet or loose-cargo capability, and whether advance manifest information is required.
Cold-chain cargo: do not assume refrigerated storage or active temperature monitoring; use validated packaging and obtain a handover plan from carrier and ground handler.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft type, packing instruction, quantity, documentation, and local handling approval.
Customs-controlled cargo: confirm whether customs clearance and cargo release occur locally or through a connecting gateway before dispatch.
Oversized or heavy shipments: verify aircraft door dimensions, weight limits, lifting equipment, loading method, and final-mile vehicle access in advance.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Typical planning should begin with an origin gateway to The Bahamas, followed by a confirmed regional connection to Congo Town; the exact routing depends on the operating carrier and uplift availability.
For export cargo, our team will check whether the shipment can be booked directly to Congo Town Airport or must be manifested to a gateway with onward domestic or inter-island transfer.
For imports, customs destination, inter-island transfer responsibility, and final delivery location must be agreed before cargo leaves the origin airport.
Transit time is affected by connection frequency, aircraft payload, weather, public holidays, customs release, cargo acceptance windows, and missed-uplift recovery options; no fixed transit promise should be made without a live booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is Congo Town and nearby communities on Andros Island, with practical coverage determined by road access and the final-mile delivery provider.
Likely airfreight demand is local replenishment and time-sensitive supply rather than large-volume scheduled cargo; actual cargo mix should be confirmed with the consignee.
Potential shipment categories include urgent spare parts, retail and hospitality supplies, documents, small commercial consignments, seafood or other perishables, and personal effects subject to acceptance rules.
Pharmaceuticals, live animals, perishables, and high-value goods require product-specific handling, packaging, and pre-clearance confirmation; they should not be tendered on the assumption of routine airport storage.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off: a public, airport-specific cargo cut-off should not be assumed. Our team will obtain the carrier and handling cut-off, allowing extra time for island transfer and acceptance.
Documentation: prepare an accurate house air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, customs information, and permits applicable to the commodity and trade lane.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables, medicines, and controlled commodities require advance declaration and written acceptance where applicable.
Release and delivery: confirm who files customs entries, pays duties or local charges, collects the freight, and provides delivery equipment. Cargo should not be dispatched until the consignee and release process are clear.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send commodity details, dimensions, gross weight, package count, value, ready date, and delivery address before requesting a rate; these determine whether a direct booking or gateway connection is realistic.
Use moisture-resistant, impact-resistant packaging suitable for repeated handling and transfer. Mark each piece clearly with consignee details, piece count, weight, and handling instructions.
For urgent cargo, request a written recovery plan covering missed uplift, weather disruption, customs delay, and possible rerouting through another gateway.
For temperature-sensitive or high-value cargo, agree the custody chain, monitoring method, insurance responsibility, and maximum unattended time before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Congo Town Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft, customs arrangement, and current schedule. Our team confirms the complete routing and destination acceptance before issuing a booking.

Does Congo Town Airport have a dedicated cargo warehouse?

The supplied airport record does not confirm a dedicated cargo warehouse or specific storage equipment. Cargo-terminal, screening, storage, and release capability must be verified with the appointed handler for the planned movement.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped to Congo Town Airport?

Possibly, but acceptance is carrier- and route-specific. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing, labels, documents, and battery information; our team will seek pre-approval before tender.

How should perishable or pharmaceutical cargo be arranged?

Do not rely on unconfirmed local cold storage. Use qualified packaging, define the temperature range and handover points, and obtain written confirmation of handling, connection, customs, and final delivery arrangements.

What is the safest alternative if uplift is unavailable?

Our team can compare another Bahamian gateway, a regional airport connection, or an airport-to-seaport solution, subject to customs, cost, sailing or flight availability, and final-mile feasibility.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, airport name, city, country, coordinates, time zone, and the supplied movement indicators are based on the airport master record provided for this page. Operational information such as schedules, cargo acceptance, handling equipment, customs procedures, cut-off times, and route availability is dynamic and must be confirmed with the operating carrier, appointed ground handler, and relevant authorities before shipment execution.

For international aviation standards and industry reference frameworks, our team may cross-check information through icao.int and iata.org. These reference domains do not replace a live carrier, handler, customs, or airport acceptance confirmation for a specific shipment.