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MZX Mena Airport
Mena Airport (IATA: MZX, ICAO:HAML) is located in the the city of Mena, Ethiopia.

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IATA Code

MZX

ICAO Code

HAML

Name

Mena Airport

Type

Country / Region

Ethiopia (ET)

City

Mena

Latitude

6.4000000

Longitude

39.8330000

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

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Airport Overview

Mena Airport (MZX), identified by ICAO code HAML, is located in Mena, Ethiopia, at approximately 6.400000°N and 39.833000°E. Based on the supplied airport master data, it is a local or regional airfield rather than an established international cargo gateway. The database records zero listed scheduled passenger and cargo services, so our service team treats air freight through Mena Airport as a pre-arranged movement requiring prior confirmation of aircraft availability, cargo acceptance, ground handling and customs arrangements. For time-critical international shipments, we normally assess a suitable Ethiopian gateway and coordinate the onward inland leg instead of assuming direct uplift from Mena.

Airport name	Mena Airport
Location	Mena, Ethiopia
Codes	IATA: MZX \| ICAO: HAML
Coordinates	6.400000°N, 39.833000°E
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Master-data service indicators	Listed passenger services: 0; listed cargo services: 0

Key Highlights

Regional-airfield profileOur team does not position Mena Airport as a routine international consolidation point; uplift must be individually verified.

Limited published service indicationThe supplied data shows no listed passenger or cargo services, making pre-alerting and carrier confirmation essential.

Gateway planning requiredInternational cargo may need routing through an Ethiopian gateway followed by a separately arranged road or regional-air service.

High dependency on local coordinationAcceptance, handling hours, customs presence, storage and final delivery access should be confirmed before cargo is released.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The supplied data does not establish the existence of a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, dangerous-goods warehouse, bonded facility or automated sorting centre at Mena Airport. Our service team therefore plans conservatively and obtains written confirmation before accepting cargo.

Cargo acceptance: Confirm whether an airline, charter operator or appointed ground handler can accept commercial freight, including the applicable booking cut-off and documentation deadline.
Storage and recovery: Verify whether temporary storage, pallet handling, forklifts, screening and after-hours recovery are available. Do not assume long-dwell or unattended storage capability.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: For pharmaceuticals, vaccines, laboratory material or fresh produce, obtain confirmation of active or passive temperature-control handling, power availability and transfer time.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance of dangerous goods, dry ice, lithium batteries and other regulated articles must be approved in advance under the applicable carrier and Ethiopian regulatory procedures.
Customs interface: Establish the responsible customs office, inspection location, broker appointment and release process before dispatching export or import cargo.

Routes & Transit Times

Our team does not publish a guaranteed direct schedule from Mena Airport. Any air movement should be treated as an ad hoc or pre-arranged operation until the operating carrier and uplift are confirmed.
For international consignments, a practical planning option is to route cargo through a suitable Ethiopian gateway, then arrange the domestic connection or road feeder leg to Mena. The exact gateway depends on destination, cargo type, airline acceptance and customs requirements.
Potential connecting-carrier choices, flight numbers and frequencies are subject to change and must be confirmed against the booking record rather than inferred from the airport code.
Transit performance may be affected by aircraft availability, weather, road conditions, security controls, customs inspection, handling-resource limitations and the need to consolidate or deconsolidate at another airport.

Our service team provides a transit estimate only after confirming the complete routing, uplift, handling chain, customs status and final delivery address.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Mena and nearby communities in southern Ethiopia are the logical local collection and delivery area, subject to road accessibility and the consignee’s exact location.
Likely air-freight use: Small urgent consignments, project spares, documents, medical supplies and high-value low-volume goods may justify a pre-arranged air solution where road transit is unsuitable.
Agricultural cargo: Fresh produce or agricultural samples may require seasonal planning, packaging validation, phytosanitary documentation and rapid transfer; acceptance must be confirmed before harvest-related dispatches.
General commercial freight: Consumer goods, replacement parts, garments and electronics should be evaluated by weight, volume, security sensitivity and the availability of a reliable gateway-to-Mena delivery leg.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: There is no assumed daily cargo cut-off for Mena Airport. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline from the operating carrier or local handler and builds in time for transfer to the gateway.
Export documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter and consignee details, permits and any commodity-specific certificates required by the origin, transit and destination authorities.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance classification, packaging review, declarations and carrier approval. A generic “general cargo” description is not acceptable for such shipments.
Customs and collection: Customs inspection, release and truck access may be arranged at a different gateway or designated customs facility. The consignee should not send a vehicle until release status, collection point and handling contact are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, Incoterm, origin and final delivery address before packing is finalized.
Request a complete routing proposal covering the international gateway, domestic movement, customs responsibility, transfer points, delivery vehicle and contingency plan.
Use robust, stackable export packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact details. For temperature-sensitive goods, agree the packaging qualification and maximum transfer exposure in advance.
For urgent or high-value freight, consider a gateway-to-door solution or dedicated road alternative if direct uplift, local handling or customs support at Mena cannot be confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mena Airport accept ordinary international air cargo directly?

Direct acceptance should not be assumed. The supplied data lists no scheduled cargo service, so our team first verifies the operating carrier, aircraft uplift, ground handler, customs process and final delivery arrangement.

Which airport should be used as the international gateway?

The appropriate gateway depends on destination, airline availability, commodity restrictions and inland access. We select it after comparing confirmed uplift and the complete gateway-to-Mena logistics chain rather than assigning a gateway solely from geographic proximity.

Can pharmaceuticals, perishables or vaccines be shipped to Mena Airport?

They may be possible only with prior written confirmation of temperature-control equipment, handling responsibility, customs release and transfer timing. Our team will not promise cold-chain integrity without an approved handling plan.

How early should cargo be prepared?

Prepare documents and packaging before booking because local acceptance may be arranged rather than routine. The final tender deadline is issued after the carrier, gateway and handling chain have been confirmed.

What is the best alternative if direct service is unavailable?

Our service team can compare gateway air freight with a road feeder, consolidated trucking or dedicated vehicle solution, taking into account customs control, security, cargo sensitivity and the required delivery date.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, location, coordinates, time zone and service indicators in this module are taken from the supplied airport master data for Mena Airport. No runway length, cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, operating hours, flight frequency, airline assignment, tariff or transit-time figure has been added without a verifiable airport-specific source.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, our team may consult the official industry reference domains iata.org and icao.int. These references do not replace written confirmation from the operating carrier, local handler, customs authority or other responsible party for a live shipment.

Operational boundary: service availability, cargo acceptance, customs arrangements, schedules, facilities and handling conditions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.