Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of FLM
Filadelfia Airport (IATA: FLM, ICAO:SGFI) is located in the the city of Filadelfia, Paraguay.
Airport Overview
Filadelfia Airport(FLM)
Filadelfia Airport is a local or regional airfield serving Filadelfia in western Paraguay. Its location in the Chaco places it away from the country’s principal international gateway network, so it should be treated as a controlled first-mile or last-mile option rather than assumed to be a regular international cargo gateway. The airport record identifies ICAO code SGFI, coordinates of 22.359440° S and 60.053610° W, and the UTC−04:00 time zone. Our service team can assess whether a shipment should move through this airport or be routed via a larger Paraguayan gateway, subject to aircraft, handling, customs and consignee confirmation.
| Country / city | Paraguay / Filadelfia |
|---|---|
| Airport identifiers | IATA: FLM | ICAO: SGFI |
| Coordinates | 22.359440° S, 60.053610° W |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 |
| Logistics classification | Local or regional airfield; international cargo acceptance must be confirmed case by case |
Key Highlights
Planning implications for forwarders
- The airport’s inland Chaco location can be useful for local delivery planning, but it does not by itself indicate direct international cargo connectivity.
- The supplied record shows zero listed air and express services; our team therefore requires current operator confirmation before quoting an airport-origin or airport-destination movement.
- Shipments may need a truck-air combination through a larger Paraguayan gateway, with additional transfer, customs and cut-off coordination.
- For urgent, regulated or temperature-sensitive cargo, feasibility depends on aircraft type, ground handling, storage arrangements and local acceptance approval.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Facility checks before booking
The available airport record does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal or specialist warehouse capability. Our service team will obtain written confirmation before accepting any cargo that requires airport handling.
Acceptance and build-up
Confirm whether an approved handler can receive, weigh, screen, document and release general cargo, and whether pallet or loose-cargo build-up is available.
Storage and collection
Check temporary storage, weekend or after-hours release, consignee identification requirements and the availability of a suitable local collection vehicle.
Temperature control
Do not assume refrigerated or cool-room capacity. Arrange validated packaging and a confirmed transfer plan if pharmaceuticals, perishables or biological materials are involved.
Regulated cargo
Dangerous goods, live animals, valuable cargo and security-sensitive shipments require prior acceptance by the carrier, handler and relevant authorities.
Routes & Transit Times
Feeder planning rather than assumed direct uplift
- Possible routing structures include local road feeder service to or from Filadelfia Airport, followed by air movement through a larger Paraguayan gateway, subject to current carrier and customs arrangements.
- International connections may involve an additional gateway transfer and separate handling milestones; the operating carrier, flight schedule and acceptance status must be confirmed for each shipment.
- Transit time is affected by road conditions in the Chaco, weather, aircraft availability, handling windows, customs inspection and the need to consolidate or deconsolidate cargo.
- Our team will quote a planned door-to-door schedule only after validating the actual uplift, transfer point, documentation cut-off and local delivery appointment.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Chaco-oriented freight profile
- The primary service area is Filadelfia and surrounding settlements in western Paraguay, where long road distances make pre-carriage and final-mile coordination particularly important.
- Potential demand is associated with regional commercial supplies, agricultural and livestock-related inputs, spare parts, machinery components and time-critical documents or small consignments.
- High-value electronics, pharmaceuticals, perishables and other sensitive goods should be accepted only after confirming security, temperature, handling and delivery controls.
- For oversized, heavy or non-urgent cargo, road freight to a suitable gateway may provide a more predictable solution than attempting an airport-origin movement.
Operations & Compliance
Controls that should be completed before tender
- Obtain the actual cargo acceptance cut-off, operating days, aircraft limitations, handler contact and collection or delivery procedure; local availability can vary and should not be assumed.
- Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, cargo description, pieces, dimensions, weight, value and origin information. Customs or carrier requirements may require additional documents.
- Dangerous goods require correct classification, packing, marking, labeling and a shipper’s declaration where applicable. Secure written approval before cargo is delivered to the handler.
- For temperature-controlled, live-animal or perishable shipments, confirm acceptance, welfare or sanitary documentation, storage limits and contingency arrangements before booking.
Shipping Tips
Recommended booking workflow
- Send our service team the commodity, HS classification where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, Incoterms, pickup address and delivery deadline before requesting a rate.
- Ask for two options: an airport-linked solution using Filadelfia Airport if operationally accepted, and a road-feeder or gateway alternative with customs responsibilities clearly mapped.
- Use robust export packaging, internal moisture protection and clear piece-level marks; photograph packaging and seals for high-value or damage-sensitive cargo.
- Build contingency time for road transfer, weather, inspections and rebooking. Do not dispatch cargo until the carrier or handling party has confirmed acceptance in writing.
FAQs
Frequently asked operational questions
Can Filadelfia Airport handle international air cargo?
The airport record does not establish regular international cargo acceptance. Our team will verify the current operator, carrier, customs and handling arrangements. If direct acceptance is unavailable, we will evaluate a truck-air route through a suitable gateway.
Can I book a fixed transit time from Filadelfia?
Not without confirming the actual flight, road feeder, handling window and customs process. The quoted schedule should be treated as subject to operational confirmation, especially for urgent or connecting cargo.
Are dangerous goods accepted?
Acceptance cannot be presumed. The shipper must provide the correct classification and documentation, while the carrier and handler must approve the shipment, packaging and handling arrangement before tender.
Is temperature-controlled storage available?
Do not assume cold-chain infrastructure at the airport. For pharmaceuticals, perishables or biological materials, our team will confirm storage and transfer controls or recommend validated packaging and an alternative gateway.
What should the consignee prepare for pickup?
The consignee should prepare identification, shipment documents, customs clearance coordination and a suitable vehicle. Release timing, storage limits and any inspection procedure must be confirmed with the local handling party in advance.
Data Sources & Provenance
Reference basis and verification boundary
- Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, country, city and time zone: supplied airport record for Filadelfia Airport(FLM / SGFI).
- Paraguay civil aviation and aerodrome verification should be checked with the Dirección Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil through dinac.gov.py.
- International airport-code and air-transport reference checks may be cross-checked through iata.org and icao.int.
- Customs procedures and import or export clearance requirements should be confirmed with Paraguay’s customs authority through aduana.gov.py.