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MAX Matam
Matam (IATA: MAX, ICAO:GOSM) is located in the the city of Senegal.

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IATA Code

MAX

ICAO Code

GOSM

Name

Matam

Type

Country / Region

Senegal (SN)

City

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0.0000000

Longitude

0.0000000

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Matam Airport (MAX)

Airport logistics profile | Matam, Senegal | ICAO: GOSM

Matam is a regional airport serving the Matam area of northeastern Senegal. The supplied airport record identifies it as a non-main airport and records no listed air-cargo or express operators. It should therefore be treated as a local or limited-access air gateway rather than a confirmed cargo hub. For international freight, our service team uses Matam primarily as a destination assessment point: we verify operating status, aircraft acceptance, cargo-handling arrangements, customs availability and the onward ground route before accepting a booking. The supplied coordinate fields are recorded as 0.0000000 and should not be used for routing, pickup planning or distance calculations without independent operational confirmation.

Airport name	Matam
Location	Matam, Senegal
IATA / ICAO	MAX / GOSM
Airport classification	Regional, non-main airport in the supplied record
Listed air / express operators	0 / 0 in the supplied airport data

Key Highlights

Regional access point

Matam is more suitable for locally coordinated regional movements than for routine international cargo consolidation.

Limited published cargo footprint

The supplied record lists no air-cargo or express operators; cargo acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Hub connection normally required

International freight may need routing through a Senegalese or regional gateway, followed by air or road delivery to Matam.

Ground planning is decisive

Final-mile vehicle availability, road conditions, security and consignee readiness can control the total transit time.

Pre-booking verification required

Our service team confirms operating dates, handling arrangements, customs procedures and delivery feasibility before issuing a firm plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

No cargo-terminal, cold-chain, dangerous-goods, bonded-warehouse or dedicated express-facility details are included in the supplied record. Our team therefore treats the following services as subject to prior confirmation, not as guaranteed airport capabilities.

Acceptance and build-up: Confirm whether general cargo can be accepted locally, the handling agent responsible, aircraft loading limits and the applicable cargo cut-off.
Customs and controlled storage: Establish whether customs inspection, temporary storage or release can be completed at Matam; otherwise plan clearance at the connecting gateway.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume refrigerated rooms, passive-cool packaging replenishment or powered storage. Use validated packaging and obtain a documented handover plan.
Dangerous goods: Verify whether trained personnel and approved handling arrangements are available. If not, route through a gateway with confirmed dangerous-goods capability.
Pickup and delivery: Arrange a suitable vehicle, consignee contact and local delivery appointment before cargo dispatch; airport-side collection may be restricted to authorized parties.

Routes & Transit Times

Likely routing structure: International shipments will generally require a confirmed connection through a larger Senegalese or regional airport, or a gateway followed by road transport. The actual routing depends on available scheduled service and aircraft acceptance.
Carrier selection: We do not publish a fixed carrier or flight schedule for Matam. The operating carrier, interline arrangement and handling agent must be checked at quotation and again before cargo tender.
Transit-time drivers: Connection frequency, aircraft payload, cargo cut-offs, customs release, handling availability, road distance, weather and security conditions may materially affect delivery timing.
Planning standard: Our service team provides an indicative plan only after validating the complete airport-to-consignee route. A firm transit commitment requires confirmed flight, handling and ground legs.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: The practical hinterland is the Matam area and nearby communities, subject to road accessibility and the consignee’s exact location.
Time-critical supplies: Medical supplies, equipment parts, telecommunications components and urgent business documents may justify an air-and-road solution when local acceptance is available.
General commercial freight: Small machinery parts, replacement items, garments, packaged consumer goods and project materials should be evaluated against aircraft, customs and final-mile constraints.
Perishables and pharmaceuticals: These require confirmed temperature control, packaging validation, handling responsibility and a contingency plan; they should not be tendered on the assumption of local cold-chain infrastructure.
Oversized or heavy cargo: Obtain dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity and packing details early. Aircraft loading capability and onward road equipment must be separately confirmed.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Matam-specific cargo cut-offs and acceptance windows should be obtained from the actual operating carrier or handling agent. Do not apply the cut-off of a connecting gateway to the local airport.
Documentation: Prepare an accurate master or house air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee contact details, import permits where applicable, and a clear description of goods and end use.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, medicines, biological substances, live animals and perishables require advance classification, packaging and acceptance checks under applicable carrier and regulatory rules.
Customs and delivery: Confirm the clearance location, importer of record, tax and duty process, inspection requirements, release documents and authorized collection procedure before dispatching the shipment.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the complete cargo profile before booking: pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, value, ready date, temperature range and final delivery address.
Request a door-to-door comparison between a Matam-directed air solution and a confirmed gateway-plus-road solution; the latter may provide more predictable handling for international cargo.
Use robust export packaging with internal cushioning, moisture protection and visible handling marks. For sensitive cargo, include data loggers or validated passive packaging where appropriate.
Build contingency time for customs inspection, missed connections, irregular operations and local ground transport. Do not release urgent cargo until the consignee and customs broker are ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Matam accept international air cargo directly?

Direct acceptance cannot be assumed from the airport record. Our service team first checks the operating flight, cargo agent, customs process, handling equipment and commodity acceptance before confirming the route.

Is there a regular cargo flight schedule to Matam?

We do not treat a regular cargo schedule as established. Available uplift may depend on passenger-flight cargo capacity, ad hoc operations or a connection through another gateway, all subject to live confirmation.

How should temperature-sensitive goods be shipped?

Obtain written confirmation of every handover and storage point. Use qualified packaging, provide temperature instructions and arrange a gateway alternative if local refrigerated handling cannot be confirmed.

Can dangerous goods be routed to Matam?

Only after commodity classification, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration requirements and carrier acceptance have been reviewed. If local handling capability is unavailable, our team will assess a compliant alternative gateway.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide origin, final destination, cargo description, pieces, dimensions, weight, value, ready date, Incoterms, import-party details and any special handling requirement. This enables a realistic air-and-ground comparison.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers and aviation-reference verification should be checked against authoritative industry sources including iata.org and icao.int.

Senegal civil-aviation and aeronautical-information checks should be confirmed through the competent national aviation authority at anacim.sn, subject to current website availability and publication scope.

The airport name, codes, country, city, classification indicator, listed operator counts and coordinate fields shown above are reproduced from the supplied airport record. Operational capability, schedules, handling services, customs arrangements and transit times require live confirmation with the operating carrier, handling agent, authorities and consignee.

Operational note: Matam should be quoted as a verification-required regional destination. Our service team will not represent unconfirmed cargo facilities, flight frequency, handling hours, transit times or regulatory approvals as guaranteed services.