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PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (IATA: PGF, ICAO:LFMP) is located in the the city of Perpignan, France. It is the primary international airport serving Perpignan and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+33468526070

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IATA Code

PGF

ICAO Code

LFMP

Name

Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Perpignan

Latitude

42.7408300

Longitude

2.8697220

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+33468526070

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Airport Overview

Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (PGF), ICAO LFMP, serves Perpignan and the Pyrénées-Orientales area in southern France. It is a small regional international airport with predominantly leisure-oriented passenger traffic rather than a major scheduled cargo gateway. For freight forwarders, its value lies in local access, time-sensitive regional uplift when capacity is available, and road connectivity with southern French and cross-border markets. Our service team treats each shipment as a pre-advised operation: available handling, airline acceptance, customs arrangements, security status, and truck connection must be confirmed before cargo is committed to the airport.

Airport	Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport（PGF）
ICAO / Location	LFMP / Perpignan, Occitanie, France
Coordinates	42.7408300, 2.8697220
Local time	UTC+01:00; seasonal time changes may apply
Operational profile	Regional international airport; cargo arrangements are subject to flight, handler, customs and security confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub cargo

Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport is best assessed as a regional gateway, not as a guaranteed freighter or intercontinental consolidation point.

Capacity-led planning

Available uplift may depend on seasonal passenger schedules, aircraft type, payload restrictions and airline acceptance windows.

Local delivery advantage

Direct airport access can be useful for shipments destined for Perpignan and nearby Pyrénées-Orientales industrial, food and retail markets.

Gateway flexibility required

For dense, urgent or specialized cargo, our team compares local uplift with trucking or air connections through larger French or European gateways.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airline and ground-handler acceptance: cargo handling is arranged according to the operating carrier and appointed ground handler; acceptance, cut-off and documentation must be confirmed for each flight.
Build-up and breakdown: loose cargo, ULD compatibility, security screening and aircraft loading restrictions depend on the aircraft and handling arrangement. Our team obtains confirmation before dispatch.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: do not assume dedicated cold-chain storage. For pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables, pre-book handling, transfer time, packaging and contingency protection.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft, route and handling capability. Shipper’s Declaration, compliant packaging, labels and handling approval may be required under applicable rules.
Customs and security: export declarations, safety/security controls and any inspection are coordinated under French and European Union procedures. Availability of on-site services must be checked for the shipment type.
Special cargo: live animals, valuables, oversized pieces and diplomatic or aircraft-on-ground movements require advance case review rather than routine acceptance.

Facility names, warehouse dimensions, bonded-storage status and specialized equipment are not treated as fixed capabilities unless confirmed by the handling agent, airline or airport operator for the planned movement.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional uplift: where a suitable passenger or cargo service is operating, shipments may move on available belly capacity. Airline, season, payload and commodity restrictions determine acceptance.
European connections: cargo may require a road-feeder or air connection through a larger French or European gateway for broader long-haul coverage. The final routing must be confirmed against the booking.
Export timing: the practical transit plan includes warehouse receiving, screening, customs release, airline cut-off, flight availability and destination handling—not flight time alone.
Delivery estimates: our service team provides a shipment-specific estimate only after confirming the operating carrier, handling window, customs status, connection plan and destination service. No fixed transit time is assumed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Perpignan, Rivesaltes and the wider Pyrénées-Orientales department, with potential road links toward Occitanie and nearby cross-border markets.
Perishables and food products: regional agricultural and food supply chains may generate seasonal demand for rapid transport, but temperature control, packaging and acceptance must be arranged in advance.
Retail and general cargo: apparel, consumer goods, spare parts, samples and e-commerce replenishment can be suitable when shipment dimensions and uplift match the available service.
Urgent industrial cargo: maintenance parts and production-critical items may benefit from local airport access, while larger or heavier consignments may be more reliable through a major cargo gateway.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: passenger-oriented regional schedules can create narrow acceptance windows. Our team confirms cargo-ready time, screening, warehouse delivery and airline cut-off before arranging pickup.
Accurate commodity declaration: provide the correct HS description, value, origin, dimensions, gross weight and packing details. Vague descriptions can delay customs or carrier acceptance.
Dangerous goods and batteries: lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnetized materials and other regulated articles require classification and carrier approval before handover.
Customs and collection: customs release, security screening, inspections, import representation and consignee delivery are separate process stages. Our service team coordinates them but cannot guarantee release without complete documents and authority approval.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and required delivery date before booking; include SDS, battery details or DG documents where relevant.
Request a written confirmation of operating carrier, airport acceptance, security screening route, cargo cut-off, handling location and truck appointment before moving cargo to Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport.
Use robust export packaging and clearly mark piece count, gross weight, handling orientation and temperature requirements. Perishables should include a validated packaging and contingency plan.
For urgent, heavy, oversized or connection-dependent freight, ask our service team to compare local uplift with a planned road feeder or alternative major gateway before finalizing the routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ordinary export cargo be accepted directly at Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport?

Potentially, subject to an operating airline, appointed handler, available capacity, security screening and customs arrangements. Our team confirms the complete acceptance chain before instructing delivery.

Does the airport provide a guaranteed daily cargo service?

No fixed frequency or cargo uplift should be assumed. Regional passenger schedules and seasonal changes can affect capacity, so the actual flight and carrier must be checked at booking.

Can pharmaceuticals or fresh produce be shipped through this airport?

They may be considered when the airline and handler accept the commodity and the temperature-control plan is adequate. Dedicated cold storage, transfer time and contingency procedures must be confirmed in writing.

How should dangerous goods be arranged?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packaging information and required declaration. Carrier and aircraft restrictions apply, and pre-approval is essential.

When is an alternative gateway more appropriate?

A larger gateway may be preferable for intercontinental freight, multiple daily uplift options, heavy or oversized cargo, strict temperature control, complex DG or shipments requiring guaranteed connections. Our team compares the total routing, not only the airport-to-airport segment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA/ICAO codes, coordinates, city and local-time reference are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Operational statements are deliberately limited to shipment-planning principles and are not a guarantee of current schedules, capacity, handling equipment, warehouse services or customs opening hours.

For operational verification, our service team checks the airport operator and handling arrangements, then validates aviation and customs requirements against relevant authorities including aeroport-perpignan.com, ecologie.gouv.fr, douane.gouv.fr, iata.org and icao.int.

Schedules, airline acceptance, security procedures, customs arrangements and service availability can change. The booking confirmation and current instructions from the responsible airport, handler, carrier and authorities prevail over this general introduction.