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CUU General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (IATA: CUU, ICAO:MMCU) is located in the the city of Chihuahua, Mexico. It is the primary international airport serving Chihuahua and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+526144787000

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IATA Code

CUU

ICAO Code

MMCU

Name

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Mexico (MX)

City

Chihuahua

Latitude

28.7028999

Longitude

-105.9649963

Time Zone

UTC−07:00

Phone Number

+526144787000

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Airport Overview

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport（CUU）is the principal international gateway for Chihuahua City and the surrounding state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Located at approximately 28.7028999° N, 105.9649963° W, the airport operates in the UTC−07:00 time zone and is managed by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA). Its role is best understood as an international regional airport rather than a dedicated cargo hub: freight planning normally depends on available belly capacity, carrier acceptance, local handling resources and onward connections. Our platform uses the airport for time-sensitive regional shipments when the routing and customs plan are confirmed in advance, while evaluating alternative Mexican gateways for consolidated, oversized or schedule-sensitive cargo.

Official airport name	General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
IATA / ICAO	CUU / MMCU
City and country	Chihuahua, Mexico
Airport category	International regional passenger airport with air cargo handling capability
Operator	Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA)
Airport telephone	+52 614 478 7000

Key Highlights

Regional gateway serving Chihuahua City and the industrial and commercial hinterland of northern Mexico.
International routing is possible, but cargo availability, transfer points and acceptance depend on the confirmed airline itinerary and operating day.
Most shipments require advance coordination between the airline, handling agent, customs broker and consignee.
General cargo, industrial components and time-sensitive manufacturing inputs are generally more compatible with the airport’s regional role than unplanned bulk cargo.
Our service team compares direct uplift, interline routing and alternative Mexican gateways before confirming the final transport plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information does not establish a universal cargo-warehouse specification for every shipment type. Our platform therefore confirms the operating carrier’s current handling arrangement before acceptance rather than assuming that a particular warehouse, cold room or bonded process is available.

General cargo handling: airline or appointed ground-handling arrangements may support standard export and import freight; acceptance cut-offs and piece limits must be obtained per booking.
Customs-controlled cargo: import, export and transit formalities should be coordinated with a licensed Mexican customs broker and the responsible carrier or handling agent.
Temperature-sensitive freight: request written confirmation of receiving, storage and handover conditions before booking pharmaceuticals, perishables or other passive-temperature shipments.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the airline’s approval, current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, packaging, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and local handling capability.
Special handling: oversized pieces, valuables, live animals and cargo requiring security or controlled access need a pre-alert and individual feasibility check.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic Mexican connections may be available through the operating airline network, subject to current schedules, aircraft type and cargo acceptance.
International cargo may move through a United States or Mexican gateway, including interline or truck-air combinations where the selected carrier supports that routing; the actual gateway must be confirmed per shipment.
Our team does not promise a fixed transit time. The applicable schedule is the confirmed cargo itinerary, not the passenger timetable.
Transit is commonly affected by booking cut-off, weekend and holiday operating patterns, customs release, security screening, connection availability, weather and irregular operations.

Routing, carrier, flight number, connection point and estimated transit time are confirmed only after commodity, dimensions, weight, documents and delivery terms have been reviewed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport primarily supports the Chihuahua metropolitan area and wider northern-Mexico production and distribution flows. Our platform commonly assesses the following cargo profiles for this market:

Manufacturing supply chains: electrical assemblies, automotive-related components, machinery parts, tooling and production-line spares.
Time-critical industrial freight: aircraft-on-ground parts, maintenance materials, replacement components and urgent samples requiring controlled document handling.
Commercial shipments: electronics, finished goods, samples and e-commerce or replenishment cargo, subject to airline space and security requirements.
Temperature-sensitive goods: pharmaceuticals, medical products and perishables only after the complete temperature, packaging and handover plan is accepted.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: obtain the carrier’s cargo acceptance and document cut-offs for the actual departure; passenger check-in times must not be used as cargo cut-offs.
Documentation: prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee tax or customs information, permits and any commodity-specific declarations required for Mexico.
Regulated cargo: classify dangerous goods correctly; pre-approve lithium batteries, chemicals, dry ice, perishables, pharmaceuticals and live animals before tendering.
Customs and delivery: cargo may be held for document review, physical inspection, valuation or regulatory clearance. The consignee or broker should confirm release authority and local delivery access before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, Incoterms and requested delivery date before requesting a firm option.
For urgent freight, ask us to compare direct uplift with a gateway or truck-air alternative; the lowest number of flight sectors is not always the fastest customs solution.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks, robust pallets and separation of documentation from the cargo. Confirm airline limits for height, weight, batteries and dry ice.
Arrange broker pre-clearance and consignee availability before departure, particularly for industrial parts, controlled commodities and shipments arriving around weekends or Mexican public holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our platform arrange international air freight through this airport?

Yes, subject to a confirmed airline routing and acceptance. We first verify available capacity, connection handling, customs requirements and the consignee’s ability to complete clearance.

Does the airport guarantee a daily cargo flight?

No. Cargo uplift can depend on passenger aircraft belly capacity, freighter availability, seasonal schedules and carrier restrictions. The booking confirmation is the controlling reference.

Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive cargo be shipped?

They may be considered, but only after the airline and handling chain confirm receiving, storage, transfer and handover conditions. Our team also reviews packaging qualification and temperature-monitoring requirements.

What is required for dangerous goods?

Correct classification, compliant packaging and marking, applicable declarations, carrier pre-approval and trained handling are required. Acceptance remains subject to the current airline and regulatory rules.

When should the consignee prepare customs clearance?

Before departure whenever possible. The broker should review the invoice, classification, permits and importer information in advance so that document discrepancies do not delay arrival release.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, operator references and operational verification should be checked against the following authoritative domains. Airline schedules, cargo cut-offs, handling arrangements, customs procedures and service availability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each booking.

Airport operator information: oma.aero
Mexican civil aviation and airport regulatory information: gob.mx
International air transport standards and carrier reference information: iata.org

The airport record used for this page identifies General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport as located in Chihuahua, Mexico, with IATA code CUU, ICAO code MMCU, coordinates 28.7028999° N / 105.9649963° W and UTC−07:00 time zone. No unverified cargo-warehouse area, throughput, flight frequency, guaranteed transit time or special certification is presented.