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LFW Lomé–Tokoin Airport (Gnassingbé Eyadéma Int'l)
Lomé–Tokoin Airport (Gnassingbé Eyadéma Int'l) (IATA: LFW, ICAO:DXXX) is located in the the city of Lome, Togo. It is the primary international airport serving Lome and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+22822236700

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IATA Code

LFW

ICAO Code

DXXX

Name

Lomé–Tokoin Airport (Gnassingbé Eyadéma Int'l)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Togo (TG)

City

Lome

Latitude

6.1656110

Longitude

1.2545110

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

Phone Number

+22822236700

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Airport Overview

Lomé–Tokoin Airport (Gnassingbé Eyadéma Int'l)（LFW; ICAO: DXXX）is the principal international airport serving Lomé, the capital and main commercial gateway of Togo. Located in the coastal urban area of Lomé at approximately 6.165611°N, 1.254511°E, it supports both civil and military use. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a national gateway with regional West African relevance rather than as a dedicated cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate airport-side handling, export or import documentation, carrier confirmation and destination delivery, while cargo acceptance, warehouse procedures, customs release and operating schedules remain subject to the appointed airline and local authorities.

Official airport name	Lomé–Tokoin Airport (Gnassingbé Eyadéma Int'l)
IATA / ICAO	LFW / DXXX
Location	Lomé, Togo
Coordinates	6.165611°N, 1.254511°E
Time zone	UTC±00:00
Airport contact	+228 22 23 67 00

Key Highlights

National gatewayIt is the principal international air gateway for Togo and the primary airport to evaluate for cargo serving Lomé.

Regional positioningShipments may require regional or long-haul connections; routing depends on the confirmed carrier network and available uplift.

Mixed civil and military useOperational access, photography, vehicle access and handling instructions should follow airport and security requirements.

Urban coastal catchmentThe airport is positioned close to Lomé’s commercial and administrative concentration, supporting local delivery and collection planning.

Pre-alert disciplineAdvance validation is particularly important for controlled, temperature-sensitive, oversized or time-critical cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport data supplied for this profile does not establish a specific cargo-terminal layout, warehouse footprint, cold-room capacity, bonded-storage status or dangerous-goods installation. Our service team therefore verifies the following items with the handling agent before accepting a booking:

General cargo handling: confirm terminal acceptance windows, pallet or loose-cargo handling, screening, weighing and build-up requirements for the selected flight.
Customs-controlled storage: verify whether the shipment will remain in an approved customs area and identify the documents required for transfer, import release or re-export.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: obtain written confirmation of cool-room availability, permissible handover conditions, monitoring procedures and maximum ground exposure.
Dangerous goods: confirm acceptance by the airline and handling agent before tendering; approval may depend on commodity, packing instruction, UN number, quantity and aircraft routing.
Special handling: pre-clear live animals, human remains, valuables, oversized pieces, batteries and security-sensitive cargo, as local acceptance capability may vary.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve direct regional uplift within West Africa or one-stop connections through an airline’s regional or intercontinental gateway. The feasible routing must be checked against the commodity, aircraft capacity and current schedule.
Long-haul cargo may be consolidated through an established European, Middle Eastern or African hub, but a named carrier, flight number or connection should not be assumed until the booking is confirmed.
Transit time is affected by flight frequency, connection integrity, aircraft payload restrictions, customs status, screening, weekend or holiday operations and the time required for local delivery.
Our service team requests a routing with protected transfer time and confirms whether the quotation is airport-to-airport, airport-to-door or subject to separate customs and last-mile arrangements.

No fixed transit promise should be made from the airport code alone. The final schedule, cut-off, connection and delivery estimate must be reconfirmed against the actual booking date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Lomé metropolitan area: the primary collection and delivery zone for commercial shipments, project consignments, documents, spare parts and import cargo.
Togo’s national distribution: road feeder planning may be relevant for inland destinations; border formalities, security and road conditions should be assessed separately from the airport movement.
Common shipment profiles: general manufactured goods, machinery parts, electrical items, garments, samples, commercial documents and time-sensitive replacement components may be suitable for air freight.
Perishables and pharmaceuticals: these require confirmed temperature-control capability, packaging validation, import permits and a delivery plan that avoids avoidable airport dwell time.
Transit or regional cargo: country of origin, final destination and customs regime must be checked carefully where cargo is consolidated or moved onward by road or air.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: the airline or handling agent’s cargo acceptance cut-off can differ from the flight departure time. Our service team obtains the live cut-off and allows time for screening, weighing, document checks and terminal delivery.
Accurate declarations: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, HS classification, country of origin, consignee details and permits must be consistent. Customs may hold cargo where values, descriptions or quantities are unclear.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the correct UN information, Safety Data Sheet where relevant, shipper’s declaration when required, approved packaging and compliant marks or labels before booking confirmation.
Import release and collection: confirm consignee readiness, customs broker appointment, tax or duty arrangements, delivery address, vehicle access and required identification before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, Incoterm, origin, destination and requested delivery date before requesting a rate; this allows our service team to screen routing and handling feasibility.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, oversized or live cargo, provide supporting documents and photographs early. Do not deliver the shipment to the airport until special acceptance is confirmed in writing.
Use robust export packaging, clear piece marks and moisture protection appropriate to the cargo. Keep invoice, packing list and air waybill descriptions aligned with the physical shipment.
For urgent or high-value cargo, request an alternative regional gateway or split-routing assessment. Any alternative remains subject to customs, airline acceptance, road transfer and security confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lomé–Tokoin Airport (Gnassingbé Eyadéma Int'l) handle international export cargo?

It serves as Togo’s main international airport, but acceptance depends on the selected airline, handling agent, commodity and current operating conditions. Our service team confirms the complete export process before cargo tender.

How early should cargo be booked?

Book as early as practical for dangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, oversized pieces and cargo requiring a connection. General cargo should also be planned around the confirmed terminal cut-off rather than only the scheduled departure time.

Are cold-chain and dangerous-goods services automatically available?

No. Cold-chain infrastructure, DG acceptance, packaging review and storage conditions must be confirmed for the actual shipment and flight. Our service team seeks approval before issuing final handling instructions.

What documents are normally needed for import clearance?

Typical requirements include the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list and applicable permits or certificates. The exact set depends on the commodity, customs regime, consignee status and destination rules, so the local broker should validate it before arrival.

Can cargo be delivered beyond Lomé?

Road feeder delivery may be arranged or evaluated for suitable destinations, subject to border procedures, security, vehicle availability and local customs requirements. Our service team quotes this as a separately verified transport leg.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, name, location, contact number, time zone and airport-use description in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately qualified and should be reconfirmed with the airline, handling agent, customs broker and consignee for the shipment date.

Identifier validation reference: iata.org — IATA airport-code reference and industry standards context.
航空与机场标准参考: icao.int — ICAO aviation standards and airport-code context.
Verification boundary: no cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, cold-storage capacity, carrier schedule, flight frequency, service charge, cut-off time or guaranteed transit time is presented unless confirmed for the specific shipment.

Last operational confirmation should be completed before booking, cargo tender, arrival release or final-mile dispatch.