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KRT Khartoum International Airport
Khartoum International Airport (IATA: KRT, ICAO:HSSS) is located in the the city of Khartoum, Sudan. It is the primary international airport serving Khartoum and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+249183777193

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IATA Code

KRT

ICAO Code

HSSS

Name

Khartoum International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Sudan (SD)

City

Khartoum

Latitude

15.5895004

Longitude

32.5531998

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+249183777193

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Airport Overview

Khartoum International Airport (KRT)

Khartoum International Airport is the principal international airport serving Khartoum, Sudan, and is identified in the supplied airport record as ICAO HSSS. Located in the capital area at approximately 15.5895004° N, 32.5531998° E, it is strategically positioned for shipments connected with government, commercial, humanitarian and consumer markets in central Sudan. For international freight, the airport should be treated as a clearance-sensitive gateway rather than an assumed high-frequency cargo hub. Current airport access, security conditions, carrier acceptance, handling availability and border procedures can change rapidly. Our service team verifies operational status, routing feasibility and local handling arrangements before accepting a booking.

IATA code	KRT
ICAO code	HSSS
Location	Khartoum, Sudan
Coordinates	15.5895004° N, 32.5531998° E
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Airport contact in supplied record	+249 183 777 193

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Air Freight Planning

Capital gateway: The airport is the primary international air gateway associated with Khartoum and central Sudan.
Operational verification is essential: Flight schedules, terminal access, acceptance windows and ground handling must be reconfirmed for every shipment.
Connection-led routing: International cargo may require uplift through an available regional or intercontinental gateway rather than a direct freighter service.
Security and compliance sensitivity: Cargo screening, sanctions exposure, banking restrictions, import permits and consignee validation can materially affect transit.
Humanitarian relevance: Medical, relief and project cargo may require additional permits, consignee coordination and priority handling arrangements.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning and Handling Scope

Publicly available airport records do not establish a current cargo-terminal layout, warehouse capacity or specialized equipment profile. Our service team therefore confirms the following items with the appointed carrier, ground handler and customs representative before cargo delivery.

General cargo acceptance

Confirm whether the selected carrier accepts general cargo at the airport, the physical delivery point, cargo cut-off, screening procedure and acceptance documentation.

Temperature-sensitive shipments

Validate the availability of cool-room storage, temperature monitoring, transfer protection and maximum dwell time before tendering pharmaceuticals, vaccines or perishables.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the carrier, route, handling agent, packing instruction, declaration and current security restrictions. Pre-approval is required for regulated cargo.

Customs and controlled storage

Confirm whether the shipment will remain under customs control, which party files the import declaration and whether inspection, release or storage charges may arise locally.

Oversized and project cargo

Check aircraft door dimensions, loading equipment, ramp access, lifting capability and advance engineering approval. Do not assume heavy-lift or outsize capability.

Local delivery and collection

Arrange consignee identification, vehicle access, security coordination and a documented handover. Pickup timing may depend on customs release and airport access conditions.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic for International Shipments

Available routings may be built through regional Middle Eastern, North African or other intercontinental gateways, subject to current airline schedules, aircraft capacity and permissions.
For destinations without a suitable direct connection, the shipment may require a combination of air waybill transfer, transit customs control and onward uplift.
Actual transit time is influenced by airport operating status, carrier acceptance, security screening, connection availability, customs release, sanctions review and local ground movement.
Our service team obtains a current routing proposal before booking and does not treat a published schedule as a guaranteed cargo movement date.

Planning control: Do not dispatch cargo to the airport until the airline or handling agent has confirmed the booking, acceptance point, tender deadline and receiving party in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Typical Demand Profile

Primary hinterland: Khartoum and the wider central Sudan commercial, governmental and distribution corridor, subject to road security and local delivery feasibility.
Humanitarian and medical supplies: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, relief materials and emergency equipment may require consignee permits, priority coordination and strict document control.
Commercial general cargo: Machinery parts, electrical components, telecommunications equipment, industrial spares, garments and consumer goods may move by air when inventory urgency outweighs freight cost.
Perishables and temperature-sensitive goods: Fresh food, laboratory materials and medicines require confirmed cold-chain handling; seasonal heat and ground dwell can increase exposure risk.
Project and development cargo: Equipment for infrastructure, energy, construction and aid projects should be assessed for dimensions, import authorization, security and final-mile access before routing.

Operations & Compliance

Controls That Commonly Affect Acceptance

Booking and cut-off: Cargo cut-off, warehouse receiving hours and screening arrangements vary by carrier and operating condition. Obtain written confirmation rather than relying on standard airport assumptions.
Documentation: Prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, certificate of origin where required, import permit and consignee details. Commodity descriptions must be specific and non-ambiguous.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, medicines, biological materials, food products, live animals and radio equipment require commodity-specific review, permits and carrier approval.
Customs and security: Allow time for inspection, valuation, end-user checks, sanctions screening and possible document queries. The consignee or licensed customs representative should be ready before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the commodity, HS description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination, consignee and required delivery date before requesting a routing.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece markings, consignee contact details and handling labels. For heat-sensitive cargo, specify the acceptable temperature range and maximum exposure time.
Complete carrier and compliance screening before cargo dispatch, including dangerous-goods review, battery details, end-user information and any applicable import or humanitarian authorization.
Keep a contingency plan using another gateway, mode or split shipment when the airport’s operating status, capacity or onward connection cannot be confirmed.

FAQs

Practical Questions from Freight Teams

Can Khartoum International Airport receive international cargo at any time?

Acceptance is not assumed. Our service team checks current airport operations, airline acceptance, security conditions, handling availability and the cargo tender point before arranging delivery.

Can I book a direct freighter to Khartoum?

Direct freighter availability depends on the current carrier network, permissions, aircraft capacity and security assessment. Where unavailable, we evaluate a connection through an operating regional gateway.

What should be prepared for customs clearance?

The consignee or appointed customs representative should prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, accurate commodity description, import authorization and any product-specific certificates before arrival.

Are medicines and vaccines suitable for this routing?

They may be considered only after confirming permits, airline acceptance, cold-chain equipment, temperature monitoring, delivery timing and consignee readiness. A validated temperature-control plan is essential.

What is the best alternative if the airport or route is unavailable?

Our service team compares an alternative regional gateway, road-feeder option or sea-air solution after checking border access, security, customs responsibility, insurance and final-mile delivery feasibility.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference and Verification Boundary

Airport name, codes, location, coordinates, telephone number and time zone are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational conditions, route availability, acceptance windows, handling facilities, customs procedures and security requirements are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed with the operating airline, ground handler, customs representative and relevant authorities before shipment.

International air transport terminology and carrier-facing compliance principles may be cross-checked against iata.org and icao.int. These reference domains do not establish a current flight schedule, cargo capacity or operational status for Khartoum International Airport.

No unverified cargo throughput, warehouse area, runway specification, airline frequency, service time, fee, certification or specialized facility claim is presented in this module.