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GBJ Marie Galante
Marie Galante (IATA: GBJ, ICAO:TFFM) is located in the the city of Marie Galante, Guadeloupe.

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IATA Code

GBJ

ICAO Code

TFFM

Name

Marie Galante

Type

Country / Region

Guadeloupe (GP)

City

Marie Galante

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

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Airport Overview

Marie Galante (GBJ; ICAO: TFFM) is a small regional aerodrome serving Marie Galante in Guadeloupe. It should be treated as a local air-access point rather than an international cargo gateway. The supplied airport record identifies the facility but provides no geographic coordinates or scheduled cargo-service indicators; therefore, our service team recommends confirming aircraft availability, operating permissions, cargo acceptance and ground-handling arrangements before quoting an airport-to-airport shipment.

Airport name	Marie Galante
IATA / ICAO	GBJ / TFFM
Country or territory	Guadeloupe
Served locality	Marie Galante
Airport classification	Regional island aerodrome; cargo suitability must be confirmed per shipment and flight
Record service indicators	air_num: 0; exp_num: 0 in the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Marie Galante is best evaluated as a regional feeder point, not as a stand-alone international cargo gateway.
Regular cargo capacity, aircraft type, operating days and acceptance windows require confirmation for each booking.
Island logistics increase dependence on connecting gateways, inter-island uplift and onward road-sea coordination.
Shipment planning should prioritize pre-booked handling, complete customs paperwork and contingency routing.
Time-critical, temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo should not be routed through Marie Galante without written operational acceptance.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Marie Galante should not be assumed to have dedicated international cargo infrastructure. The supplied record does not specify a freight terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store, customs warehouse or automated sorting facility. Our service team can verify the following before tendering cargo:

Freight acceptanceConfirm whether the operating carrier accepts cargo, the aircraft payload limits, piece dimensions, weight restrictions and the physical handover point.

Ground handlingObtain written confirmation of loading, unloading, storage, ULD or loose-cargo handling and availability outside passenger operating periods.

Customs statusVerify whether the movement can be processed as an international customs shipment at the airport or must clear through a designated Guadeloupe gateway.

Special cargoTreat cold-chain, dangerous goods, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces as subject to prior approval rather than standard acceptance.

Storage exposurePlan immediate collection because small island facilities may offer limited secure storage and may not provide continuous temperature control.

Routes & Transit Times

International consignments will normally require a connection through a suitable Guadeloupe or wider Caribbean gateway; the exact routing depends on the confirmed operating carrier and the cargo profile.
Possible onward arrangements may combine regional air uplift with road or sea feeder services, but no specific airline, flight frequency or route should be promised without current schedule verification.
Transit time is affected by inter-island capacity, weather, aircraft payload, customs release, weekend and holiday operations, cargo acceptance cut-offs and the availability of a local consignee.
Our service team will quote a transit plan only after checking the complete routing, transfer responsibility, handling point and final-mile collection arrangement.

Operational guidance: obtain a confirmed booking reference and cargo handover instructions before dispatching freight to the island. A passenger itinerary alone does not establish cargo acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Marie Galante primarily serves the island community and its local commercial, public-service and tourism-related demand. The airport’s practical cargo role is likely to be selective and shipment-specific rather than high-volume consolidation.

Time-sensitive local supplies, retail replenishment, documents, spare parts and small commercial consignments may be suitable when uplift and handling are confirmed.
Perishable food, chilled products and pharmaceutical items require verified temperature-control capability, packaging validation and rapid consignee collection.
Tourism-related supplies and urgent maintenance materials may require a multimodal contingency because air capacity can be limited.
Heavy, dense, oversized or non-urgent freight is often better assessed through a planned sea or air-sea solution, subject to the final delivery address and service requirement.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: there is no published acceptance cut-off in the supplied data. Our team will confirm the actual tender deadline, booking close, documentation deadline and availability of a handler before cargo is released.
Customs documentation: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, accurate HS classification, shipper and consignee details, and any applicable export, import or transit documents. Customs treatment must be confirmed for the complete routing.
Dangerous goods: batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuels, medical materials and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marking, labelling and a shipper’s declaration where applicable. Acceptance is subject to the operating carrier.
Special cargo: live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, valuables and temperature-sensitive goods require advance written approval, validated packaging and a named handover and collection contact.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, stackability, value and required delivery date to our service team before booking.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible transfer between air, road and sea legs; mark every piece with the consignee and shipment reference.
For urgent freight, request an end-to-end contingency plan through an established gateway instead of relying on unconfirmed local uplift.
Arrange consignee collection in advance and provide a local contact who can respond to customs queries, handling notices or schedule changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Marie Galante accept international air freight directly?

Direct acceptance cannot be assumed. The supplied record shows no listed air or express service indicators, so our team must verify the current carrier, customs process, handler and cargo acceptance conditions for the specific shipment.

Which airline operates cargo flights to Marie Galante?

No airline or cargo frequency should be stated without a current operating confirmation. We will check the available regional uplift and any gateway connection at the time of inquiry.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through Marie Galante?

Only if the complete routing and operating carrier accept the commodity. The shipper must provide the correct UN classification, packing information, labels and declarations where required before tender.

Is temperature-controlled handling available?

It must be confirmed in writing. Do not assume refrigerated storage or continuous monitoring; use qualified packaging, minimize dwell time and arrange immediate collection.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide origin, final destination, commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, ready date, service level and any special handling requirement. Our service team will then assess air, multimodal and gateway alternatives.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, locality, country and service-indicator fields are reproduced from the supplied airport record for Marie Galante. No unsupported runway, terminal, cargo-capacity, throughput, schedule, handling-hours or airline data has been added.

Regulatory and transport-compliance checks should be made against current official guidance from the French civil aviation authority at ecologie.gouv.fr, French customs at douane.gouv.fr, IATA at iata.org and ICAO at icao.int.

These sources support regulatory and identification verification only; live flight schedules, local handling capability, customs availability, acceptance cut-offs and shipment-specific routing remain subject to confirmation by the operating carrier, appointed handler and relevant authorities.