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LDX St-Laurent du Maroni
St-Laurent du Maroni (IATA: LDX, ICAO:SOOM) is located in the the city of St- Laurent Du Maroni, French guiana.

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IATA Code

LDX

ICAO Code

SOOM

Name

St-Laurent du Maroni

Type

Country / Region

French guiana (GF)

City

St- Laurent Du Maroni

Latitude

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Longitude

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Airport Overview

St-Laurent du Maroni (LDX), identified by ICAO code SOOM, serves St-Laurent du Maroni in French Guiana. It should be treated as a regional, limited-service airport rather than a scheduled international cargo gateway. The airport may be useful for local or time-sensitive regional movements when an operating carrier, cargo acceptance arrangement and ground-handling capability have been confirmed in advance. Our service team recommends using St-Laurent du Maroni primarily as a destination or origin option subject to operational confirmation, with larger French Guiana gateways considered when regular uplift, customs handling or specialized cargo services are required.

Airport name	St-Laurent du Maroni
IATA / ICAO	LDX / SOOM
Country / region	French Guiana
City	St-Laurent du Maroni
Operational classification	Regional airport with cargo acceptance and connectivity requiring prior confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional role

Best assessed as a local access point, not a confirmed international freighter hub.

Pre-clearance required

Acceptance, aircraft type, handling hours and cargo restrictions should be verified before quoting.

Gateway dependency

International freight may need routing through a larger French Guiana, French or regional gateway.

Limited specialist handling

Dangerous goods, temperature-controlled freight, live animals and oversize cargo require individual approval.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available operational details do not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold store, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting centre at St-Laurent du Maroni. Our team therefore treats cargo infrastructure as subject to confirmation with the operating airport, carrier and appointed ground handler.

Cargo acceptance should be arranged in advance; do not assume walk-in freight tendering or daily cargo cut-off times.
Confirm whether build-up, breakdown, palletisation, weighing, screening and secure storage are available for the proposed shipment.
Refrigerated storage, passive- or active-temperature handling and pharmaceutical procedures must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Dangerous-goods acceptance, security screening and customs-controlled storage may need to be arranged through a connecting gateway.
Our service team can coordinate a local delivery or collection plan only after the handler confirms vehicle access, delivery windows and consignee procedures.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo will usually require a connection through an established regional or French Guiana gateway; the feasible routing depends on the operating carrier and current schedule.
For inbound freight, the final airport leg may be operated as regional air cargo, passenger-belly cargo or an alternative surface connection, subject to capacity and handling approval.
No fixed carrier, frequency or transit-time commitment should be made without a live booking confirmation.
Weather, aircraft payload limits, limited handling windows, customs availability, transfer security and road access can materially affect the end-to-end schedule.

Our service team will compare direct regional uplift, gateway transfer and road-feeder alternatives before confirming the transport plan. Transit time is quoted only after the routing and handling chain are accepted by the relevant operators.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary catchment is St-Laurent du Maroni and nearby communities in western French Guiana, with practical reach dependent on local road conditions and collection resources.
Potential airfreight demand is more consistent with urgent supplies, replacement parts, small commercial consignments, documents and high-value low-volume goods than with regular full-scale cargo programmes.
Perishables, pharmaceuticals, biological materials, live animals and other sensitive cargo should not be accepted on assumption; packaging, storage and regulatory capability must be verified first.
For consolidated export cargo, our team may recommend a larger gateway when shipment volume, frequency, customs control or special handling requirements exceed local capability.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain written confirmation of acceptance, cargo tender location, operating hours, screening requirements and final cut-off; local cut-offs may be earlier than the flight departure.
Documents: prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, customs information and any permits required for the commodity.
Special cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive shipments, live animals, human remains, oversized pieces and valuable cargo require advance classification and written carrier or handler approval.
Customs and delivery: customs status, inspection arrangements, importer authority and final-mile collection should be confirmed before dispatch; clearance and release may depend on the connecting gateway rather than the local airport alone.

French Guiana is an overseas department and region of France, but customs treatment and routing requirements must be checked for the actual origin, destination, commodity and transport structure. Our team verifies the applicable procedure with the appointed customs broker and carrier before uplift.

Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity description, battery information and required delivery date to our service team before requesting a rate.
Use export-grade packaging suitable for multiple handling points and possible gateway transfer; clearly mark each piece and avoid packaging that prevents security inspection.
For urgent or specialist cargo, request a routing comparison through a larger gateway rather than relying on the local airport as the only option.
Do not deliver cargo until the booking reference, handler acceptance, customs documentation and physical handover instructions have been issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can St-Laurent du Maroni receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our service team checks the current operating carrier, routing, customs process and ground-handling availability before confirming the shipment.

Is there a standard cargo cut-off time?

A universal cut-off cannot be guaranteed. The applicable tender deadline may vary by flight, aircraft, handler, screening process and connection, so it must be obtained with the booking confirmation.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through this airport?

Possibly, but only after commodity classification, packing, marking, documentation and carrier acceptance are completed. Our team verifies the capability of every sector and does not assume local dangerous-goods handling.

Is temperature-controlled service available?

Cold-chain storage and handling must be confirmed before booking. For pharmaceuticals, biologics or perishables, our team may propose a gateway with documented temperature-control capability.

What is the best alternative when local uplift is unsuitable?

We compare nearby established gateways, connecting air services and road-feeder options based on cargo size, urgency, customs requirements and final delivery location. The practical alternative is confirmed after a live routing check.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, name, country and city in this module follow the supplied airport record. Operational characteristics are presented as qualified logistics guidance and do not constitute confirmation of current schedules, facilities, handling contracts, customs opening hours or carrier acceptance.

Air transport code and industry reference checks: iata.org and icao.int.
French civil aviation regulatory reference: ecologie.gouv.fr.
French customs and import/export compliance reference: douane.gouv.fr.
Live route, handling, acceptance and cut-off information must be reconfirmed with the carrier, airport operator, ground handler and customs broker before cargo tender.