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DRC Dirico Airport
Dirico Airport (IATA: DRC) is located in the the city of Dirico, Angola.

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IATA Code

DRC

ICAO Code

Name

Dirico Airport

Type

Country / Region

Angola (AO)

City

Dirico

Latitude

-17.9670000

Longitude

20.7830000

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Dirico Airport (DRC)

Dirico Airport is a remote regional airfield serving Dirico in southeastern Angola. The supplied airport record identifies the facility at approximately 17.967° south and 20.783° east, in the UTC+01:00 time zone, and does not provide an ICAO code. Its logistics role should therefore be assessed as local or regional access rather than as an established international cargo gateway. The record shows no scheduled air cargo or express-service entries. Our service team can coordinate a feasibility check with the operating party before accepting cargo, including confirmation of aircraft suitability, operating days, ground handling, customs availability and the onward surface connection.

Item	Reference	Operational interpretation
IATA identifier	DRC	Use for routing enquiries only after carrier and airport acceptance is reconfirmed.
ICAO identifier	Not provided in the supplied record	Do not substitute another airport code; request the operator's current identifier if required.
Location	Dirico, Angola	Remote-origin planning and surface access verification are essential.
Coordinates	17.967° S, 20.783° E	Useful for checking pickup distance, road conditions and local delivery scope.
Time zone	UTC+01:00	Confirm local cut-off and acceptance times in writing.

Key Highlights

What Forwarders Should Assess First

Dirico Airport should be treated as a regional access point, not assumed to offer international scheduled cargo connectivity.
The supplied record contains zero air-cargo and express-service entries, so capacity must be confirmed case by case.
No ICAO code is supplied; routing, flight planning and aviation-document requirements must use the operator's confirmed data.
Remote location increases exposure to irregular operations, limited handling resources and longer road connections.
For urgent, high-value or temperature-sensitive shipments, our service team should compare alternative Angolan gateways before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning and Handling Scope

Specific cargo-terminal equipment and warehouse capabilities are not established by the supplied airport record. Our service team will verify each requirement with the local operator or appointed handling agent before cargo is tendered.

General cargo handlingConfirm whether cargo acceptance, weighing, build-up, pallet handling and secure storage are available for the proposed aircraft movement.

Customs and regulatory controlEstablish whether export or import clearance can be completed locally, or whether cargo must be cleared through another Angolan gateway.

Temperature-sensitive cargoDo not assume cold rooms, passive-container storage or validated temperature monitoring. Use an alternative gateway unless written capability is confirmed.

Dangerous goodsVerify trained personnel, acceptance procedures, segregation space and aircraft approval before offering any regulated article.

Security and storageConfirm secure holding arrangements, storage duration, access control and liability for cargo awaiting a connecting movement.

Pickup and deliveryArrange local trucking only after checking road access, vehicle availability, loading equipment and delivery-site constraints.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Structure

There is no confirmed scheduled cargo route or carrier schedule in the supplied data. Our team will request a current operating plan before quoting an airport-to-airport movement.
Potential routing may involve a domestic or regional feeder movement followed by an international gateway connection, but the actual transfer point, carrier and frequency require case-specific confirmation.
International export cargo may need pre-carriage to a better-equipped Angolan gateway if local customs, screening, handling or uplift cannot be confirmed.
Transit time is affected by aircraft availability, weather, daylight or operating restrictions, road conditions, cargo acceptance windows, customs processing and missed-connection risk; no fixed transit commitment should be made before booking confirmation.

Routing control: Our service team will validate the complete chain—pickup, airport acceptance, flight sector, transfer, customs release and final delivery—rather than quoting a flight segment in isolation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Demand Profile

Dirico Airport primarily relates to the local Dirico area and nearby remote communities. The practical catchment area depends on road accessibility and the availability of local collection and delivery vehicles rather than on a defined metropolitan freight network.

Time-critical community and project supplies: small consignments of tools, replacement parts, communications equipment and operational consumables may be suitable when uplift and handling are confirmed.
Humanitarian or public-service cargo: relief materials, medical supplies and field equipment require advance checks on permits, packaging, storage and delivery security.
Commercial general cargo: documents, spare parts, packaged consumer goods and other low-volume shipments may be considered, subject to aircraft payload and local acceptance.
Special cargo: pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and dangerous goods should not be routed without written confirmation of the required handling chain.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Booking Controls

Acceptance time: the airport's cargo cut-off, operating window and staffing pattern are not stated in the supplied record. Our team will obtain a written local acceptance time and build in contingency for remote handling.
Documentation: prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee contact details, commodity description, customs data and any applicable permits. Exact local requirements must be confirmed for the shipment.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the correct UN classification, packing instruction, shipper's declaration where required, battery details and safety data. Acceptance depends on trained personnel, aircraft approval and local procedures.
Inspection and release: customs or security examination may require additional time and may be arranged at another gateway. Cargo should not be dispatched until the clearance path and responsible party are identified.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Shipment Strategy

Send a pre-alert with commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing photographs, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting space.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear handling marks; remote transfer points may have limited mechanical equipment, so confirm whether forkable bases or manual handling limits apply.
Separate ordinary cargo from batteries, chemicals, aerosols, pharmaceuticals, perishables and other regulated commodities until acceptance requirements are approved.
Ask our service team to compare Dirico Airport with an alternative Angolan gateway when the shipment is urgent, high-value, temperature-sensitive, oversized or dependent on guaranteed customs processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical Forwarder FAQ

Can Dirico Airport receive international air freight directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. The supplied record does not list scheduled cargo or express services. Our team will verify the operating carrier, aircraft capability, customs arrangement and handling agent for the specific shipment.

Can we use the airport's IATA code to book space immediately?

No. The code is a routing reference, not confirmation of current service. Space, operating dates, handling and the complete connection must be reconfirmed before cargo is moved to the airport.

Is an ICAO code available for flight planning?

No ICAO code is provided in the supplied airport record. Our service team will request the current operator or flight-planning identifier where the carrier, charter operator or authority requires one.

Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries or pharmaceuticals accepted?

Only after case-specific written acceptance. The shipper must provide complete classification and documentation, while local staffing, storage, security and aircraft approval must be confirmed.

What is the safest option for urgent cargo?

Request a feasibility comparison covering direct uplift, a domestic feeder, road pre-carriage to an alternative gateway and the final delivery leg. Our team will select the route after checking actual operating conditions rather than relying on a nominal airport code.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Primary airport data: supplied airport master record for Dirico Airport, including the name, IATA identifier, location, coordinates, country, time zone and the absence of a supplied ICAO identifier.
Service-status boundary: the supplied record contains zero listed air-cargo and express-service entries. This is not a guarantee that no ad hoc, charter or future operation can occur; current availability must be confirmed with the operating party.
Standards reference: terminology and identifier context may be cross-checked against iata.org and icao.int. These domains are reference authorities and do not by themselves confirm current local handling, schedules or customs capability.
Verification policy: our service team confirms carrier acceptance, operating date, aircraft suitability, handling, customs, security, road access and any special-cargo capability before issuing a final routing or transit commitment.