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HAQ Hanimaadhoo International Airport
Hanimaadhoo International Airport (IATA: HAQ, ICAO:VRMH) is located in the the city of Hanimaadhoo, Maldives. It is the primary international airport serving Hanimaadhoo and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+960652-0023

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IATA Code

HAQ

ICAO Code

VRMH

Name

Hanimaadhoo International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Maldives (MV)

City

Hanimaadhoo

Latitude

6.7442298

Longitude

73.1705017

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

Phone Number

+960652-0023

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Airport Overview

Hanimaadhoo International Airport（HAQ） is a regional international airport on Hanimaadhoo Island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, northern Maldives. It began as a domestic airport and was upgraded for international operations in 2012. For air freight, its role is primarily linked to the northern atolls rather than to large-scale cargo hub activity. The airport has one asphalt runway, designated 03/21, measuring 1,220 × 30 metres, and is approximately 1 metre above mean sea level. Our service team treats this airport as a capacity-sensitive regional gateway: shipment acceptance, aircraft uplift, cargo-handling arrangements and onward connections must be confirmed for each booking. Time-critical or sizeable consignments may require routing through a larger Maldivian gateway or another regional hub before final delivery.

Airport name	Hanimaadhoo International Airport
Location	Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
Codes	IATA: HAQ \| ICAO: VRMH
Coordinates	6.7442298, 73.1705017
Time zone	UTC+05:00
Runway information	03/21; asphalt; 1,220 × 30 metres
Airport contact in supplied records	+960 652-0023

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayBest suited to northern Maldives origin and destination cargo, with limited hub-style cargo depth.

International capabilityInternational handling is available in principle, but routings and uplift depend on the operating carrier and current schedule.

Aircraft and capacity sensitivityThe 1,220-metre runway makes aircraft type, payload, weather and operational restrictions relevant to acceptance planning.

Island logisticsInter-atoll transfer, boat connections and local delivery arrangements can materially affect the end-to-end lead time.

Pre-clearance priorityOur team recommends confirming customs, cargo acceptance, handling and consignee arrangements before cargo is dispatched.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data does not establish a dedicated cargo-terminal footprint, cold-store capacity, dangerous-goods warehouse, bonded warehouse or automated sorting capability. Our service team therefore arranges the following on a confirmed-booking basis rather than assuming that a specific facility is available:

General cargo acceptance: confirm local handling windows, shipment dimensions, weighing, screening and build-up requirements with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler.
Import and export coordination: prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data and customs instructions before tendering cargo at the airport.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: request a written confirmation of cool-room access, handover time and permissible packaging; do not rely on passive storage at the airport.
Dangerous goods: obtain carrier acceptance before dispatch. Shipper’s Declaration, packing instructions, labels and package markings must match the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Oversized or heavy pieces: submit dimensions, gross weight, centre-of-gravity details and handling requirements for aircraft and equipment feasibility review.
Local delivery: coordinate consignee collection or island transfer separately, since airport release does not automatically provide final-mile delivery across the atoll.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo may move as available belly capacity on passenger services or through an interline connection. Carrier participation, aircraft type and operating days must be checked at quotation stage.
Typical planning may involve a mainland South Asian gateway, Malé-area connection or another approved regional transfer point before final movement to Hanimaadhoo International Airport. This is a routing pattern, not a guaranteed service.
There is no basis to promise a fixed flight frequency or transit time. Schedule changes, weather, payload limits, transshipment availability, customs release and inter-atoll delivery can extend the overall lead time.
For urgent cargo, our team compares direct uplift, a larger Maldivian gateway followed by domestic transfer, and sea-air or air-sea alternatives according to cargo value and required delivery date.

Planning rule: quote airport-to-airport and airport-to-door timings separately, and obtain carrier confirmation before the shipper releases cargo.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Hanimaadhoo and the islands of Haa Dhaalu Atoll, subject to local delivery access and inter-island transfer arrangements.
Tourism and hospitality supplies: replacement parts, hotel consumables, small appliances, maintenance materials and time-sensitive operational items may require regular replenishment.
Island community requirements: packaged food, consumer goods, medical supplies, communications equipment and general commercial shipments are common planning categories, subject to import controls.
Perishable cargo: seafood, chilled food and other temperature-sensitive goods require packaging validation, short airport dwell time and confirmed local delivery after release.
Export cargo: cargo availability and acceptance can vary by season, shipper, packaging and destination-market requirements; commodity-specific feasibility should be checked before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Hanimaadhoo International Airport does not support a universal published cargo cut-off for every carrier. Our team confirms booking cut-off, document cut-off, acceptance time and screening requirements with the actual operator.
Accurate documentation: the air waybill, invoice, packing list, HS classification, country of origin, consignee contact and import permits must be consistent. Customs may request additional evidence or inspect the shipment.
Regulated cargo: batteries, chemicals, aerosols, medical samples, pharmaceuticals, dry ice and other restricted articles require pre-classification and written airline acceptance. Undeclared dangerous goods can be refused or delayed.
Release and delivery: consignee identification, customs clearance authority, duties or taxes and local collection instructions should be arranged before arrival. Storage, release and inter-atoll transfer conditions must be confirmed case by case.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for island handling and possible transfer between air and surface transport. Mark every piece with the consignee name, contact details and handling instructions.
For perishables and pharmaceuticals, provide the required temperature range, packaging validation, data-logger plan and contingency instructions. Book only after the handling chain is confirmed.
Keep a contingency option through a larger gateway where runway, uplift, customs or local delivery constraints could affect the requested schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hanimaadhoo International Airport handle international air freight?: It has international airport status, but acceptance is shipment- and carrier-dependent. Our team verifies the operating flight, available cargo capacity, documentation, screening and local handling before confirming the booking.
Can I book a guaranteed daily cargo service?: No fixed frequency should be assumed. Passenger schedules, seasonal operations, payload restrictions and weather can affect uplift. We confirm the actual routing and rebooking options for each shipment.
Is a cold room available for pharmaceuticals or seafood?: A cold-room specification should not be assumed from the airport status alone. We request confirmation of temporary storage, handover timing and temperature-control responsibility before accepting temperature-sensitive cargo.
How should dangerous goods be shipped?: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and relevant declarations. The airline must approve the shipment before tender; undeclared or incorrectly packed dangerous goods may be rejected.
Will airport arrival complete delivery to another island?: No. Airport release and final delivery are separate steps. Our service team coordinates customs clearance, consignee collection and any inter-atoll transfer only after the local route and operating conditions are confirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, runway dimensions, elevation, time zone and contact number in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational details that can change—carrier acceptance, schedules, handling windows, cargo capacity, customs procedures, storage availability and delivery arrangements—must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.

Airport and airport-operator verification: macl.aero
International air transport standards and carrier cargo practices: iata.org
International aviation reference framework: icao.int

Verification boundary: no unsupported cargo-terminal area, annual throughput, warehouse certification, flight frequency, handling fee or guaranteed transit time is stated. Our service team obtains current confirmation from the airline, ground handler, customs authority and consignee before execution.