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RUN Roland Garros Airport
Roland Garros Airport (IATA: RUN, ICAO:FMEE) is located in the the city of St- Denis, Reunion(fr.). It is the primary international airport serving St- Denis and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+33262488181

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IATA Code

RUN

ICAO Code

FMEE

Name

Roland Garros Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Reunion(fr.) (RE)

City

St- Denis

Latitude

-20.8871002

Longitude

55.5102997

Time Zone

UTC+04:00

Phone Number

+33262488181

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Airport Overview

Roland Garros Airport（RUN; ICAO: FMEE）is the principal international gateway of Réunion, located in Sainte-Marie approximately 7 kilometres east of Saint-Denis. As a French overseas airport in the Indian Ocean, it supports passenger and cargo connectivity between Réunion, mainland France, neighbouring Indian Ocean markets, Africa and other long-haul destinations through direct or connecting services. Our service team treats it as an island-origin gateway: capacity, aircraft routing, interline coordination, customs timing and onward uplift must be confirmed before shipment release.

Airport	Roland Garros Airport
IATA / ICAO	RUN / FMEE
Location	Saint-Denis area, Réunion, France
Coordinates	20°53′14″S, 55°30′37″E approximately
Time zone	UTC+04:00
Airport profile	International passenger and air cargo gateway; hub role associated with Air Austral

Key Highlights

Island gateway logisticsMost shipments require advance capacity planning because available uplift and onward connections can be more constrained than at major continental hubs.

French customs frameworkCommercial shipments are handled within the applicable French and European customs environment, with commodity, origin, valuation and tax treatment requiring case-specific review.

Long-haul dependencyFrance, the Indian Ocean, Africa and other international markets are commonly linked through direct services, interline arrangements or mainland transfer points, subject to current schedules.

Perishable-cargo sensitivityFresh produce, seafood, flowers and pharmaceutical consignments require pre-arranged acceptance, packaging validation and temperature-control planning.

Weather and disruption exposureTropical weather, volcanic conditions, aircraft payload restrictions and limited alternative uplift may affect routing or delivery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team coordinates cargo acceptance with the appointed airline or ground-handling party rather than assuming that a particular warehouse, storage zone or specialist device is available for every shipment.

General cargo handling: booking confirmation, shipping-document screening, acceptance, build-up and aircraft-side transfer are normally arranged through the operating carrier or its handling representative.
Temperature-sensitive freight: chilled, frozen and pharmaceutical cargo should be pre-advised with the required temperature range, packaging method, transfer time and contingency instructions. Cool-room availability and acceptance windows must be confirmed before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the airline, aircraft routing, commodity classification, packing instruction, package quantity and current operational restrictions. A dangerous-goods declaration and compliant marks or labels may be required.
Customs-controlled cargo: import, export or transit formalities should be arranged with the responsible declarant or customs broker. Warehouse release is normally conditional on document and customs status.
Special cargo: live animals, oversized pieces, valuables, human remains and other sensitive commodities require individual pre-approval; handling equipment, flight suitability and local authority requirements must be checked in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Common routing logic: our team normally evaluates mainland France, Indian Ocean and African gateways first, then considers onward connections to Europe, Asia, Oceania or North America according to the current airline network and cargo allotment.
Carrier coordination: Air Austral has an important regional role, while other carriers and interline partners may participate depending on the origin, destination, aircraft type and applicable commercial agreement. Carrier availability must be confirmed per booking.
Transit-time drivers: the main variables are booking confirmation, flight frequency, connection protection, weekend or holiday handling, customs release, aircraft payload, weather and whether the shipment can move on a passenger aircraft or requires a freighter solution.
Planning standard: we provide an indicative routing only after checking live schedules and acceptance. No fixed transit time or specific flight connection should be assumed until the air waybill is issued and the carrier confirms uplift.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Saint-Denis, Sainte-Marie and the wider Réunion market, with island-wide distribution coordinated by road after airport release.
Typical export or inbound profiles: fresh and chilled products, seafood, flowers, foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, spare parts, industrial components, e-commerce parcels and general commercial cargo may be encountered.
Time-critical demand: healthcare materials, aircraft or industrial spares and urgent replenishment cargo benefit from pre-booked uplift and a documented recovery plan for missed connections.
Delivery planning: the consignee’s unloading capability, delivery address, road access, customs broker and availability for inspection should be confirmed before cargo is tendered.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline cargo cut-offs vary by flight, commodity and handling arrangement. Our service team requests the applicable acceptance deadline after booking; delivery at the warehouse should not be planned solely from the passenger departure time.
Accurate documentation: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter/importer details, HS classification, origin information and any required permits must be consistent. Incorrect weight, dimensions or piece count can trigger re-rating or refusal.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, plants, animals and other controlled commodities require advance disclosure. Safety Data Sheets, permits, veterinary or phytosanitary documents may be required according to the cargo.
Customs and release: inspection, documentary queries, duties or local taxes can delay collection. Consignees should appoint a broker early and ensure that the trucker carries the release reference and delivery instructions.

For sensitive cargo, our team recommends a written acceptance check covering commodity, packaging, temperature range, pieces, gross weight, dimensions, declared value and proposed routing before the goods leave the shipper.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and destination details before requesting a firm quotation; vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can prevent compliance screening.
For perishables and pharmaceuticals, use validated packaging, temperature indicators where appropriate, clear handling labels and an emergency contact available during weekends and connection periods.
Reserve space early for peak-season, oversized, dangerous-goods or temperature-controlled shipments. Our team can compare direct, interline and mainland consolidation options, subject to live carrier acceptance.
Maintain a contingency plan for missed uplift: alternate departure date, acceptable gateway, storage instruction, consignee availability and any required customs amendment should be agreed before tender.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Roland Garros Airport handle international air freight?

Yes, it functions as Réunion’s international air gateway and supports cargo movements linked to international passenger and cargo services. Actual acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, commodity, aircraft capacity and destination routing.

Is a direct flight to mainland France or another overseas destination guaranteed?

No. Service patterns and cargo allotments change. Our team checks the live operating schedule and may propose a direct, interline or mainland transfer route after confirming the cargo profile.

How early should cargo be delivered for acceptance?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off that applies to every shipment. The airline or handling agent sets the deadline by flight and cargo type, so our team confirms the exact tender time after booking, especially for dangerous goods, perishables and oversized freight.

What documents are normally needed for commercial cargo?

At minimum, accurate air waybill information, commercial invoice and packing list are commonly required. Depending on the commodity and trade lane, customs declarations, permits, certificates of origin, health or phytosanitary documents and dangerous-goods paperwork may also be necessary.

Can temperature-controlled or dangerous goods be accepted?

They may be accepted when the airline and handling facility approve the shipment in advance. Packaging, labels, declarations, quantity limits, flight routing and storage arrangements must be checked case by case; acceptance should never be assumed from airport availability alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, time zone, address and descriptive operating context in this module are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational details that can change, including carrier acceptance, routing, cut-off times, handling availability, customs release and special-cargo restrictions, must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For external verification and shipment compliance checks, our service team refers to authoritative sources including reunion.aero, air-austral.com, douane.gouv.fr, ecologie.gouv.fr and iata.org. These domains are provided for source verification; live flight schedules, cargo capacity, fees and acceptance conditions remain subject to the operating carrier and handling agent.