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COO Cadjehoun Airport
Cadjehoun Airport (IATA: COO, ICAO:DBBB) is located in the the city of Cotonou, Benin. It is the primary international airport serving Cotonou and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :(+229)95360751

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IATA Code

COO

ICAO Code

DBBB

Name

Cadjehoun Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Benin (BJ)

City

Cotonou

Latitude

6.3572302

Longitude

2.3843501

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

(+229)95360751

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Cadjehoun Airport (COO): Airport Overview

Cadjehoun Airport is Benin’s principal international gateway, located in the Cadjehoun district of Cotonou, the country’s largest city and commercial centre. Its position on the Gulf of Guinea makes it relevant to import and export programs serving Benin, while also providing a practical air connection point for selected West African and European movements. For freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as an international passenger airport with belly-cargo potential rather than as a dedicated global cargo hub. Available cargo capacity, handling windows, customs availability and onward trucking arrangements may vary by airline, season and shipment type. Our service team can coordinate routing checks, pre-alerts, customs documentation and destination delivery planning before cargo is tendered.

Airport name	Cadjehoun Airport
IATA / ICAO	COO / DBBB
Location	Cotonou, Benin
Coordinates	6.3572302, 2.3843501
Local time	UTC+01:00
Airport telephone	(+229) 95360751

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

Primary national gateway: Cadjehoun Airport is the main international air entry point for Cotonou and Benin.
Belly-cargo dependence: Much of the available capacity is likely to be linked to scheduled passenger services; acceptance is therefore subject to aircraft type, season and carrier confirmation.
West African location: Cotonou is suitable for shipments connected with Benin and nearby coastal or inland markets, subject to the final road-leg and customs plan.
Time-sensitive cargo requires pre-clearance: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods and high-value cargo should not be tendered without written acceptance and handling confirmation.
Operational variability: Cut-off times, warehouse procedures, customs attendance and delivery release conditions must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airport cargo handling: International cargo is normally processed through airport-approved handling and customs-controlled procedures. The exact terminal, handling agent and acceptance window should be confirmed against the booked flight.
Import and export documentation: Our service team can arrange the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, export documents and pre-alert package required by the carrier, consignee and customs broker.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Availability of cool-room or controlled-temperature handling must be checked in advance. Shippers should provide the required temperature range, packaging specification and acceptable exposure time.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier’s dangerous-goods approval, packaging, labels, Shipper’s Declaration where applicable and destination handling capability. Do not assume airport acceptance from a normal booking.
Customs-controlled release: Bonded or customs-supervised storage may be used where applicable, but storage status, inspection arrangements and release requirements should be confirmed with the appointed broker before dispatch.
Special cargo: Live animals, human remains, oversized pieces, valuables and consolidated cargo require commodity-specific acceptance and handling instructions before uplift.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connections: Shipments may be planned through West African gateways or other regional transfer points, depending on the airline network, available capacity and the final destination.
European connections: Europe-bound and Europe-origin cargo may require a direct passenger-belly movement where available or a transfer through an approved European or regional hub. The actual routing must be checked at quotation stage.
Interline and transit handling: Transfers can add document, security-screening and warehouse coordination steps. Our service team confirms the master and house air waybill structure, transfer responsibility and re-booking procedure before departure.
Transit-time control: Published schedules do not equal door-to-door transit time. Capacity restrictions, weekend or holiday customs attendance, security screening, weather, aircraft changes and import clearance can affect delivery.

Planning rule: We provide a routing indication only after checking the commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, required delivery date, airline acceptance and the destination customs process. All transit estimates remain subject to operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Cotonou and the wider Beninese commercial market form the core air-freight hinterland, with onward road distribution planned according to consignee location and border requirements.
Import cargo: Typical demand may include industrial parts, telecommunications and electronic equipment, machinery spares, consumer goods, garments and urgent business samples.
Perishable products: Agricultural and food-related shipments may require rapid acceptance, suitable packaging and confirmed temperature handling. Commodity eligibility and phytosanitary requirements must be checked before booking.
Healthcare cargo: Medicines, diagnostics and medical devices require documented product descriptions, correct packaging, temperature instructions where applicable and a consignee able to complete local clearance.
Project and oversized cargo: Large or heavy pieces should be assessed for aircraft loading limits, security screening, road access and possible alternative gateways before the shipper commits to production or dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Airline cargo acceptance often closes before the passenger departure time. Our team obtains the applicable cargo cut-off, documentation cut-off and warehouse delivery instructions for the confirmed flight.
Accurate shipment data: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill and customs declarations must match in shipper, consignee, piece count, weights, dimensions, value, origin and commodity description. Generic descriptions can trigger delays or inspection.
Dangerous goods and restricted articles: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, medical specimens and other regulated articles require classification and carrier approval under the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Hidden dangerous goods must not be tendered as general cargo.
Inspection and collection: Customs examination, document queries, storage charges or consignee authorization issues may delay release. The importer or appointed broker should be ready with permits, tax information and identification before arrival.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the complete shipment profile before booking: commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable weight, value, origin, destination and requested delivery date.
Reserve capacity early for peak periods and passenger-belly movements. Ask us to confirm the operating carrier, transfer points, acceptance status and final cargo handover location in writing.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks, moisture protection and internal cushioning. For perishables or pharmaceuticals, provide validated packaging and a documented temperature-control plan.
For urgent or restricted cargo, compare the primary routing with an alternative regional gateway or road-air solution after checking customs, border, security and final-mile feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cadjehoun Airport handle international commercial cargo?

Yes, it functions as Benin’s principal international air gateway, but cargo acceptance depends on the selected airline, handling agent, commodity, aircraft capacity and customs arrangements. Our team verifies the complete chain before tender.

Can we book dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Possibly, subject to classification, packing, marking, documentation and carrier approval. The shipper must provide accurate battery or dangerous-goods information before quotation; acceptance is never presumed.

How long does delivery to Cotonou take?

Transit time varies by origin, routing, airline capacity, transfer requirements, customs processing and final delivery location. We provide an indicative schedule only after operational confirmation and do not guarantee a fixed transit time.

What documents are normally needed for import cargo?

A commercial invoice, packing list and air waybill are generally required, while permits, certificates, tax documents or product-specific records may also apply. The consignee or licensed customs broker must confirm the current Beninese requirements.

Is a regional alternative possible if capacity is unavailable?

Our service team can assess alternative airline routings, regional gateways or combined air-road solutions. The decision depends on border formalities, cargo eligibility, security controls, delivery location and total landed cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, time zone, address and telephone number in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Cadjehoun Airport. The supplied record also identifies the airport as a principal Beninese air entry point and provides historical passenger, cargo and aircraft-operation figures; historical figures are not treated as current capacity indicators.

For independent verification of airport coding and aviation reference data, consult iata.org and icao.int. Airline schedules, cargo acceptance, customs procedures, handling facilities, storage conditions and transit times are operationally changeable and must be reconfirmed with the carrier, appointed handler, customs broker and consignee before shipment.

Verification boundary: This page avoids presenting unconfirmed terminal names, warehouse capacities, airline schedules, fixed cut-off times, service guarantees or current throughput figures. Our service team uses shipment-specific confirmation for final booking decisions.