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KSA Kosrae International Airport (FAA: TTK)
Kosrae International Airport (FAA: TTK) (IATA: KSA, ICAO:PTSA) is located in the the city of Kosrae Island, Micronesia. It is the primary international airport serving Kosrae Island and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

KSA

ICAO Code

PTSA

Name

Kosrae International Airport (FAA: TTK)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Micronesia (FM)

City

Kosrae Island

Latitude

5.3569798

Longitude

162.9579926

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

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Airport Overview

Kosrae International Airport (FAA: TTK) (KSA), identified as PTSA under ICAO, serves Kosrae Island in the Federated States of Micronesia. The airport is positioned on an artificial island within the fringing reef, approximately 150 metres from the coast, and is linked to the main island by a causeway. As the easternmost state airport in the country, it functions primarily as a regional international gateway rather than a high-volume cargo hub. Our service team treats shipments through this airport as schedule-sensitive island freight, normally requiring advance confirmation of uplift, transfer points, customs arrangements and final-mile collection. Regular commercial connectivity is described through Guam via Pohnpei and Honolulu via the Marshall Islands, while periodic regional services may provide additional options. All routings, capacity and handling arrangements require confirmation before cargo acceptance.

Airport name	Kosrae International Airport (FAA: TTK)
IATA / ICAO	KSA / PTSA
Location	Kosrae Island, Federated States of Micronesia
Coordinates	5.3569798, 162.9579926
Time zone	UTC+11:00
Logistics profile	Regional island gateway with limited and schedule-dependent air cargo connectivity

Key Highlights

Island-gateway planningShipments are exposed to limited uplift, transfer dependency and weather or operational disruption, so early booking is important.

Network-dependent routingInternational cargo commonly requires a connection through Guam, Pohnpei, Honolulu or the Marshall Islands rather than a direct long-haul freighter movement.

Passenger-flight cargo relevanceAvailable capacity may depend on commercial passenger services and aircraft-specific restrictions; confirmed allotment should precede dispatch.

Causeway-linked final deliveryAirport-to-island movement requires coordination across the airport causeway and with the local consignee or appointed collection agent.

Low tolerance for documentation errorsIncorrect commodity descriptions, incomplete consignee details or undeclared special cargo can cause a missed connection and extended dwell time.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo acceptance: Our service team will confirm whether the selected flight can accept the commodity, dimensions, gross weight and packaging before the shipment is delivered to the airport.
Transfer handling: Cargo routed through Guam, Pohnpei, Honolulu or the Marshall Islands may require separate acceptance, transfer and rebooking controls. The master airway bill routing must match the actual confirmed movement.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, dry ice, live animals, perishables and temperature-sensitive shipments should be pre-advised and accepted only after carrier and local handling confirmation.
Storage limitations: Shippers should not assume the availability of bonded storage, dedicated cold rooms, pharmaceutical handling or dangerous-goods storage. Our team will verify the applicable handling capability for each booking.
Import collection: Consignees should arrange customs or governmental clearance, local delivery and collection authority before arrival. Airport release and inland handover are subject to local procedures and carrier instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Guam connection: The published airport description identifies regular commercial service from Guam, including routing via Pohnpei. Cargo availability and transfer timing depend on the operating carrier, aircraft type and confirmed booking.
Honolulu connection: Service from Honolulu is described through the Marshall Islands. This may be relevant for United States-origin cargo, but the precise transfer point, uplift and acceptance conditions must be checked for the shipment date.
Regional movement: Caroline Islands Air is described as operating periodic services between Kosrae and Pohnpei, with possible service toward Enewetak Atoll. Such movements should be treated as subject to operational and capacity confirmation.
Transit planning: We do not promise a fixed transit time. Actual door-to-door timing can be affected by connection availability, inter-island frequency, weather, aircraft payload restrictions, customs release and local delivery scheduling.

Booking control: Our service team will quote the confirmed routing and estimated transit only after receiving the commodity, dimensions, weight, origin, destination, requested shipping date and special-handling requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: The airport principally serves Kosrae Island and the surrounding state-level supply chain. It should not be treated as a mainland consolidation hub for the wider Pacific without a separately confirmed onward plan.
Island replenishment: Suitable movements may include time-sensitive commercial supplies, spare parts, documents, personal effects and essential goods, subject to carrier acceptance and local import requirements.
Fresh and temperature-sensitive cargo: Seafood, produce, chilled food or medical materials may be considered only when packaging, temperature protection, acceptance windows and consignee collection have been confirmed.
Project and maintenance freight: Equipment, replacement components and oversized items require early dimensional review because aircraft loading limits, transfer handling and island delivery resources may constrain the routing.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: A universal airport cut-off should not be assumed. The effective acceptance deadline may be set by the operating carrier, transfer station or local handling agent and can be earlier than the published departure time.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, net quantity, shipper's declaration where required and compliant marks and labels. Lithium batteries, aerosols, fuel-related items and dry ice require specific pre-checks.
Temperature and live cargo: Confirm available protection and handling at every transfer point. Do not tender perishables, pharmaceuticals or live animals until the complete routing and receiving arrangements have been accepted.
Customs and delivery: Commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bill data, permits and consignee identification should be prepared before uplift. Import clearance, inspection, release and final collection remain subject to applicable Micronesian and carrier procedures.

Shipping Tips

Send booking instructions early and provide accurate pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, cargo value and requested delivery date so our team can test the routing before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Use robust, moisture-resistant outer packaging suitable for multiple transfers and manual handling. Keep each piece within the confirmed aircraft and local-delivery dimensions; do not rely on a later re-packing option.
For controlled or regulated cargo, send safety data sheets, permits, temperature requirements, battery information or live-animal documents during quotation rather than at airport tender.
For urgent or high-value cargo, ask our service team to compare a direct island routing with a consolidated movement through a larger Pacific gateway. The alternative may change cost, handling exposure and total transit time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kosrae International Airport (FAA: TTK) handle international cargo?

It serves international commercial connectivity, but cargo acceptance, customs processing and the available handling arrangement depend on the selected carrier and routing. Our team confirms these points before tender.

Is there a direct freighter service to Kosrae?

The supplied airport information describes commercial and periodic regional services, not a dedicated freighter network. We therefore plan on a confirmed passenger-flight or regional connection unless a carrier provides a different option for the shipment date.

How long does air freight to Kosrae take?

There is no fixed transit time. Total timing depends on the origin, transfer gateway, available uplift, connection frequency, customs release, weather and local collection. Our quotation will state an estimate only after routing confirmation.

Can we ship dangerous goods, lithium batteries or dry ice?

Possibly, subject to carrier approval, packaging, documentation, quantity limits and transfer-station acceptance. Submit the full commodity and safety information to our team before booking.

What should the consignee arrange before arrival?

The consignee should prepare import documents, appoint a clearance contact, confirm any permits and arrange timely airport collection or local delivery. This is particularly important where storage or temperature-controlled holding cannot be assumed.

Data Sources & Provenance

The following information boundaries apply to this airport profile:

Primary airport record

Carrier and route confirmation required

No unverified capacity claims

Primary basis: The supplied airport record for Kosrae International Airport (FAA: TTK), including the airport name, KSA and PTSA identifiers, location, coordinates, time zone, ownership description and stated connectivity.

Code and aviation reference: Identifier and aviation-reference checks may be cross-checked against faa.gov and iata.org. These domains do not substitute for a live carrier booking confirmation.

Operational boundary: No cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, guaranteed flight frequency, fixed cut-off, transit time, storage certification or local fee has been stated unless separately confirmed by the operating carrier, airport authority, customs contact or handling agent.