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RTM Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (IATA: RTM, ICAO:EHRD) is located in the the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is the primary international airport serving Rotterdam and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+31104463444

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IATA Code

RTM

ICAO Code

EHRD

Name

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Netherlands (NL)

City

Rotterdam

Latitude

51.9569016

Longitude

4.4372201

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+31104463444

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Airport Overview

Rotterdam The Hague Airport（RTM） is a regional international airport serving Rotterdam, The Hague and the wider South Holland market in the Netherlands. It is located approximately 5.6 km north-northwest of Rotterdam, with the supplied airport coordinates of 51.9569016, 4.4372201 and the ICAO designator EHRD. Its operating profile is primarily passenger and general aviation oriented rather than that of a dedicated intercontinental cargo hub. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates available belly capacity, trucking connections and alternative gateway airports before confirming the most suitable routing.

Airport	Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Codes	IATA: RTM \| ICAO: EHRD
Location	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Time zone	UTC+01:00; local seasonal time should be confirmed for the shipment date
Airport contact	+31 10 446 34 44

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: useful for Rotterdam, The Hague and nearby South Holland consignees, but not normally treated as a primary long-haul cargo hub.
Capacity-sensitive planning: cargo acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft type, available belly space and the handling agent used for the specific flight.
Strong multimodal context: the Rotterdam metropolitan area has extensive road, port and distribution links, making airport-versus-road-feeder comparisons important.
General aviation activity: operational coordination may be more schedule- and facility-dependent than at a large dedicated cargo airport.
Alternative gateway option: for intercontinental, high-volume or specialized shipments, our team may compare RTM with other Dutch or nearby European cargo gateways.

Handling acceptanceFreight acceptance, build-up, screening and documentation are subject to the selected airline and contracted ground handler. We confirm the operational chain before booking.

Special cargoDangerous goods, temperature-sensitive cargo, valuables, live animals and outsized pieces require advance feasibility checks. Do not assume every service is available on every flight.

Customs coordinationImport, export and transit formalities are arranged according to the shipment route, customs procedure and responsible declarant. Supporting documents must match the airway bill.

Screening and securityKnown-consignor status, approved screening methods, cargo security declarations and carrier acceptance rules can affect cut-off timing.

Road feeder integrationWhere direct air capacity is unsuitable, our service team can assess truck-feeder or alternate-airport options, subject to carrier and customs requirements.

Storage planningWarehouse availability, free-time, temperature control and segregation requirements must be confirmed for the actual handling facility rather than inferred from the airport location.

Routes & Transit Times

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is generally most practical for European regional movements and selected connections arranged through the operating airline network.
For Asia, North America, the Middle East or other long-haul destinations, routing may involve belly-capacity connections, trucking to another gateway or a combination of air and road transport.
Actual transit time depends on flight availability, booking confirmation, security screening, customs release, transfer handling, weekend restrictions and road-feeder schedules.
Our service team confirms the complete airport-to-airport routing, transfer point, cut-off and estimated delivery window only after receiving the cargo dimensions, weight, commodity and required service level.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Rotterdam The Hague Airport serves the Rotterdam–The Hague urban corridor and the broader South Holland economic area. Its location can be relevant for shipments connected with regional distribution, manufacturing, technology, professional services and the Rotterdam port hinterland. Cargo suitability should be assessed against aircraft capacity and handling restrictions rather than city proximity alone.

Time-sensitive industrial components, engineering parts and urgent maintenance shipments.
Electronics, samples, documents and other relatively compact commercial consignments.
Fashion, retail replenishment and e-commerce shipments requiring a regional delivery point.
Selected pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive goods, only when the booked carrier and handling facility confirm the required process.
Port-related spares and supply-chain cargo where air transport is justified by urgency; routine heavy or dense cargo may be better suited to sea or road transport.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline and handling cut-offs vary by flight and shipment type. Our team obtains the applicable acceptance time after booking confirmation; late delivery can cause rollover.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, packing instruction and shipper’s declaration where required. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and equipment with lithium cells require particular review.
Temperature and live cargo: confirm packaging qualification, temperature range, acceptance windows, handling responsibility and contingency arrangements before tendering. A general airport booking does not guarantee cold-chain or live-animal capability.
Customs and security: commercial invoice, packing list, origin or permit documents, export declaration and security information must be consistent. Customs inspection, missing data or restricted commodities may delay release and collection.

Book with complete dataSend commodity, pieces, gross weight, dimensions, stackability, ready date, destination and any special handling requirement before requesting a rate.

Prepare compliant packingUse airworthy packaging, protect against movement and moisture, and separate or declare regulated articles before cargo reaches the handling facility.

Allow planning marginReserve time for screening, customs, airline acceptance and possible road-feeder transfer. Avoid planning solely around the passenger departure time.

Compare gatewaysFor large, urgent, long-haul or special cargo, ask our service team to compare direct handling at Rotterdam The Hague Airport with an alternate European gateway and bonded road connection.

Can Rotterdam The Hague Airport handle international air freight?

International freight may be arranged when an operating airline and handling chain accept the shipment. Availability is flight- and commodity-dependent, so our service team verifies the complete routing before issuing a firm booking.

Is Rotterdam The Hague Airport suitable for intercontinental cargo?

It can be considered for selected connection-based solutions, but it is not normally treated as a dedicated long-haul cargo hub. Our team compares belly-capacity routing, road-feeder options and other European gateways according to the delivery requirement.

How early should cargo be delivered?

There is no single universal cut-off. The applicable time depends on the airline, flight, handling agent, screening status and cargo type. We confirm the warehouse acceptance deadline and required documents for the booked movement.

Can dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be shipped through the airport?

Only after the selected carrier and handler approve the commodity, packing, labels and documents. Provide the safety data and battery details during quotation; acceptance cannot be assumed from the airport’s international status.

What is the best alternative if capacity is unavailable?

Our service team can assess another Dutch or nearby European gateway, then coordinate the applicable air or bonded road segment. The recommendation depends on destination, customs status, cargo dimensions, urgency and total landed logistics cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, contact information and supplied descriptive facts are based on the airport data provided for this page. Airport operations, carrier acceptance, handling availability, security procedures, customs requirements and schedules are time-sensitive and should be reconfirmed before shipment.

Airport operator and operational information: rotterdamthehagueairport.nl
Dutch customs and import/export procedures: douane.nl
International air cargo standards and industry references: iata.org
European aviation network and operational reference information: eurocontrol.int

These sources support airport identification, regulatory orientation and operational verification boundaries; they do not constitute a guarantee of flight schedules, capacity, acceptance, storage, customs release time or final delivery performance.