Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of FMCN
Iconi Airport (IATA: YVA, ICAO:FMCN) is located in the the city of Moroni, Comoros.
Airport Overview
Iconi Airport(YVA), identified in the supplied airport record as ICAO FMCN, is located in Moroni, Comoros, at approximately 11.7108002° S and 43.2439003° E. The airport is best assessed as a local or regional air-access point rather than a documented dedicated cargo hub. Its logistics value is therefore primarily linked to the Moroni market and onward connectivity through confirmed regional airline or cargo-aircraft arrangements. Our service team treats capacity, handling availability, customs arrangements and operating windows as shipment-specific items requiring pre-confirmation. The supplied record places the airport in the UTC+03:00 time zone and gives the address as Moroni, Comoros.
| Airport name | Iconi Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | YVA / FMCN |
| Country / city | Comoros / Moroni |
| Coordinates | −11.7108002, 43.2439003 |
| Local time | UTC+03:00 |
Key Highlights
- Our team should handle Iconi Airport as a regional, capacity-sensitive destination, not as a guaranteed mainline cargo gateway.
- Routing may require a confirmed regional connection or an interline transfer; airline acceptance and onward uplift must be checked before quoting.
- Shipment planning should allow for limited local handling options and possible transfer through another Comoros or regional gateway.
- Time-critical, temperature-sensitive, dangerous-goods and live-animal cargo require written pre-acceptance rather than routine booking.
- Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents and consignee information should be completed before cargo is tendered.
Cargo Facilities & Services
The supplied record does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting centre at Iconi Airport. Our service team therefore separates confirmed airport acceptance from service assumptions and obtains handling confirmation for every booking.
General cargo
Acceptance, weighing, screening, storage and release arrangements must be confirmed with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler.
Customs-controlled handling
We arrange pre-checking of import or export documents and verify the available customs process before cargo dispatch.
Temperature-controlled cargo
Do not assume refrigerated storage or active-container power. Our team confirms equipment, handover time and contingency exposure in writing.
Dangerous goods
Dangerous-goods acceptance depends on carrier approval, trained handling personnel, packaging and the applicable transport documentation.
Oversized or heavy cargo
Aircraft loading limits, warehouse access and ground equipment must be checked before a rate or routing is offered.
Delivery and collection
Local trucking, consignee access and release procedures are arranged case by case; warehouse-to-door service should not be presumed.
Routes & Logistics Timing
- Our service team normally develops routing from the origin to the Comoros through a confirmed regional gateway, subject to available airline capacity and final carrier acceptance.
- No specific airline, flight frequency, direct freighter service or transit time is promised for Iconi Airport without a live carrier confirmation.
- Actual timing can be affected by interline coordination, aircraft payload restrictions, irregular operations, customs release, weekend or holiday procedures and local ground transport.
- For urgent shipments, we compare airfreight to the requested airport with an alternative gateway plus controlled onward transport, where operationally and legally feasible.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary market: Moroni and the surrounding commercial area of Grande Comore, with final delivery depending on consignee location and local transport access.
- Typical airfreight profile: documents, spare parts, small commercial consignments, consumer goods, e-commerce parcels and urgent replenishment cargo, subject to carrier acceptance.
- Potential special cargo: pharmaceuticals, perishables, seafood, flowers or live animals require prior confirmation of temperature control, packaging, welfare documentation and handling capability.
- Import dependency: island logistics can increase the importance of accurate consignee details, customs readiness and a realistic allowance for onward delivery.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off: Iconi Airport-specific cargo cut-off times should be obtained from the confirmed carrier or ground handler. Our team does not treat passenger check-in times as cargo acceptance times.
- Documents: Prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee contact details, country of origin and any commodity-specific permits before tender.
- Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, medicines, perishables and live animals must be declared before booking; misdeclaration can lead to refusal, delay or regulatory action.
- Customs and release: Consignee identity, tariff classification, import permissions, duties and inspection requirements should be checked locally before the shipment moves.
Shipping Tips
- Send our team the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready date, Incoterm and consignee details before requesting a final routing.
- Use strong, moisture-resistant export packaging and ensure every package is marked consistently with the air waybill and commercial documents.
- For valuable, fragile or temperature-sensitive cargo, request a written handling plan and confirm whether monitoring, dry ice, gel packs or active equipment is actually available.
- Keep an alternative gateway and onward transport option in the planning file when the shipment is urgent or dependent on a single regional uplift.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Iconi Airport receive international air cargo?
Our team can assess the request, but acceptance depends on the operating carrier, available handling arrangement, customs process and current aircraft capacity. We obtain confirmation before cargo is dispatched.
Can we book a direct freighter to Iconi Airport?
A direct freighter, scheduled service or specific airline cannot be assumed from the airport record. We verify live carrier availability and, where necessary, propose a regional gateway with onward movement.
Are refrigerated or pharmaceutical shipments suitable?
They may be possible only after written confirmation of the complete temperature-control chain. The shipper should provide product temperature range, packaging method, stability limits and handling instructions.
What information is needed for a rate request?
Provide origin, destination, commodity, package dimensions, gross weight, ready date, Incoterm, shipper and consignee details, plus any dangerous-goods or special-handling requirement.
How can our team reduce customs or delivery delays?
Complete the invoice and packing list accurately, confirm the importer of record, check permits in advance and ensure the consignee is ready to respond to customs or handler queries.
Data Sources & Provenance
Hard identifiers, coordinates, city, country, address and time zone in this module are taken from the supplied airport record for Iconi Airport. Operational statements are intentionally limited to shipment-planning guidance where airport-specific facilities, schedules, capacity and handling commitments were not established.
| Reference standard | iata.org — IATA coding and air-transport reference scope |
|---|---|
| Reference standard | icao.int — ICAO aviation reference and identification scope |
| Verification boundary | Current airline schedules, cargo cut-offs, handling facilities, customs procedures, charges, permits and acceptance restrictions must be reconfirmed with the operating carrier, appointed handler and relevant authorities before shipment tender. |
Our service team uses the airport record as the primary source for the displayed airport identifiers and does not infer unverified runway, warehouse, throughput, airline or transit-time data.