Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of GPT
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (IATA: GPT, ICAO:KGPT) is located in the the city of Gulfport, United states. Phone Number :(228)863-5951
Airport Overview
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport(GPT) is a joint civil–military public-use airport serving Gulfport, Biloxi and the wider Mississippi Gulf Coast. It is located approximately three nautical miles northeast of Gulfport’s central business district and is owned by the Gulfport–Biloxi Regional Airport Authority. For international forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a regional gateway with scheduled commercial passenger services described as domestic in the supplied airport profile, while cargo may require domestic trucking, connecting-airport uplift, charter planning or separately confirmed customs arrangements. Our service team can evaluate the complete airport-to-door routing rather than treating the airport as a guaranteed international gateway.
| Airport name | Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | GPT / KGPT |
| Country / city | United States / Gulfport, Mississippi |
| Airport profile | Joint civil–military, public-use regional airport |
| Airport area | 1,400 acres (567 hectares), according to the supplied airport profile |
Key Highlights
- The airport’s logistics role is regional rather than that of a major U.S. international cargo hub; connection selection and trucking can materially affect the total transit plan.
- The supplied profile identifies a 40,000-square-foot cargo facility, 20,000 square feet of chiller space and 20,000 square feet of cargo sorting and distribution space.
- For cargo requiring international customs release, special handling or a wide choice of long-haul flights, our team should confirm the actual operating arrangement before booking.
- Military-use coordination, airline capacity, weather and Gulf Coast road conditions may influence acceptance and delivery planning.
Cargo Facilities & Services
- Cargo facility: The supplied airport profile states a cargo facility of 40,000 square feet. Actual acceptance, handling windows, screening capability and commodity restrictions must be confirmed with the appointed ground handler or airline before tender.
- Temperature-sensitive space: The same profile states 20,000 square feet of chiller space. This should not be interpreted as automatic pharmaceutical qualification or continuous end-to-end temperature control; our team will verify temperature range, monitoring, transfer time and contingency procedures.
- Sorting and distribution: The profile identifies 20,000 square feet for cargo sorting and distribution, which can support regional consolidation or deconsolidation subject to operator availability and shipment type.
- Office capacity: A 6,000-square-foot office area is stated in the supplied profile. This is an infrastructure figure and does not by itself confirm customs brokerage, bonded storage or regulated-agent services.
- Dangerous goods and special cargo: Acceptance depends on airline, handler and applicable U.S. requirements. Pre-approval is essential for lithium batteries, dry ice, chemicals, firearms, live animals and other restricted commodities.
Routes & Transit Times
- Scheduled commercial passenger operations at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport are described in the supplied profile as domestic only. International shipments therefore commonly require a confirmed connection through another U.S. gateway, a domestic trucking leg or a separately arranged charter solution.
- Airline, integrator and freight-forwarder routings can change by season, capacity, aircraft type and commodity restrictions. Our service team will verify the operating carrier and the actual airport of export or import before issuing a firm plan.
- Transit time should be calculated from cargo-ready time, security screening, terminal cut-off, connection availability, customs release and final-mile delivery—not from flight time alone.
- For urgent cargo, we compare an airport-to-airport air solution with a truck-to-major-gateway alternative. The lower-risk option may not be the routing with the shortest nominal flight segment.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Service area: Gulfport, Biloxi, Harrison County and the broader Mississippi Gulf Coast, with onward road distribution planned according to consignee location and delivery appointment.
- Likely logistics demand: Regional manufacturing, construction-related supply chains, retail replenishment, marine and coastal industries, and time-sensitive business shipments can generate demand for airfreight or expedited trucking.
- Suitable shipment profiles: General cargo, spare parts, samples, documents, urgent maintenance components and selected temperature-sensitive products may be considered after airline and handler confirmation.
- Special cargo caution: Seafood, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and dangerous goods require commodity-specific packaging, documentation, acceptance and temperature or regulatory controls; availability is not assumed from the existence of chiller or cargo space.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off: Airline and handler cut-off times vary by flight, screening requirement, shipment type and connection. Our team will obtain the operational cut-off in writing and build time for acceptance, screening and document review.
- U.S. export documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, shipper and consignee details, export-control information and any required electronic export filing should be prepared before tender. Filing requirements depend on value, commodity, destination and regulatory status.
- Dangerous goods: A complete declaration, correct UN number, packing instruction, marks, labels and shipper training evidence may be required. Lithium batteries, dry ice and other regulated articles must be disclosed before booking.
- Customs and inspection: International clearance, examination, holds and release depend on the actual port of entry, customs arrangement and shipment documentation. Do not assume that cargo tendered at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport has automatic international clearance capability.
- Pick-up and delivery: Government-issued identification, appointment rules, cargo availability and vehicle access may apply. Our service team will confirm the release party, warehouse location and delivery conditions before dispatching a truck.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, ready date and any temperature or dangerous-goods details to our service team before requesting a firm quote.
- For cargo with a strict delivery deadline, ask us to compare a Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport routing with a truck-to-connection-gateway option, including screening, transfer and final-mile risks.
- Use robust export packaging and clearly separate dry ice, battery, liquid, oversized or fragile cargo details. Packaging should be suitable for multiple transfers if the shipment connects through another gateway.
- For chilled or pharmaceutical cargo, provide the required temperature range, allowable exposure time, data-logger requirement and contingency instructions. Space alone does not establish a validated cold chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
International handling depends on the actual airline, ground handler, customs arrangement and routing. The supplied airport profile describes scheduled passenger services as domestic only, so our team will confirm whether the shipment should be cleared through another U.S. gateway or moved by road.
No. Facility availability does not guarantee carrier acceptance. Booking, screening, commodity restrictions, aircraft capacity and handler procedures must be confirmed for the specific shipment and departure.
The supplied profile states 20,000 square feet of chiller space, but the applicable temperature range, monitoring, access times and pharmaceutical qualification must be verified. We will request a commodity-specific handling plan before booking.
Provide origin, destination, ready time, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, declared value, Incoterms, temperature requirements and any dangerous-goods or export-control details. These data allow our team to compare direct, connecting and truck-feeder options.
No. Transit depends on confirmed flight capacity, cut-off compliance, screening, connection performance, customs release, weather and road delivery. We provide an operational estimate only after the routing and handling parties are confirmed.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identifiers, airport name, location, civil–military public-use status, airport ownership description, cargo-space figures and the supplied passenger and operations context are based on the airport profile provided for this page. Current operating schedules, handler acceptance, customs arrangements, cut-off times, carrier capacity and special-cargo eligibility require shipment-specific confirmation.
- Airport authority and facility verification: flygulfport.com
- U.S. airport identifier and operational reference: faa.gov
- U.S. customs and border-clearance reference: cbp.gov
- International air-cargo standards and industry reference: iata.org
Our service team uses these sources as reference points and verifies the live carrier, handling, customs and delivery conditions before accepting an operational commitment.