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LKB Lakeba Airport
Lakeba Airport (IATA: LKB, ICAO:NFNK) is located in the the city of Lakeba Island, Fiji.

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IATA Code

LKB

ICAO Code

NFNK

Name

Lakeba Airport

Type

Country / Region

Fiji (FJ)

City

Lakeba Island

Latitude

-18.1991997

Longitude

-178.8170013

Time Zone

UTC+12:00

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Airport Overview

Lakeba Airport (LKB)

Lakeba Airport is a small domestic airport serving Lakeba Island in Fiji’s Lau Islands. Its operational profile is regional and community-oriented rather than that of an international cargo gateway. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a possible final-island connection within a Fiji routing, subject to airline acceptance, aircraft payload, weather, handling arrangements and available uplift. Our service team can coordinate the international leg, domestic onward planning and shipper documentation, but cargo acceptance and handling must be confirmed before the shipment is released. The airport is located at approximately 18.1992° S, 178.8170° W and operates on Fiji time, UTC+12:00.

Official name	Lakeba Airport
IATA / ICAO	LKB / NFNK
Location	Lakeba Island, Fiji
Coordinates	18.1991997° S, 178.8170013° W
Time zone	UTC+12:00
Airport classification	Regional domestic island airport; cargo use is subject to local operating arrangements

Key Highlights

Logistics Decision Points

Domestic island roleLakeba Airport should normally be planned as a regional feeder or final-island destination, not as an independent international gateway.

Capacity sensitivityAircraft payload, baggage priority, weather and runway or operating restrictions may affect cargo acceptance and uplift.

Pre-clearance requiredDo not assume a permanent cargo terminal, cold room, dangerous-goods store or bonded facility without written local confirmation.

Limited recovery optionsMissed uplift can create a materially longer delay because alternative island services may be infrequent or unavailable.

Consolidation advantageOur team can evaluate consolidation to a Fiji gateway before arranging the domestic island sector, where airline and customs procedures permit.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Forwarders

Acceptance point: Cargo handling is expected to depend on the operating airline, local ground representatives and the actual flight schedule. Our service team confirms acceptance, handover location and cut-off instructions case by case.
Warehouse capability: A dedicated international cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, automated sorting line or permanent customs-controlled store must not be presumed for Lakeba Airport.
Temperature control: For pharmaceuticals, seafood, vaccines or other perishables, the shipper must obtain written confirmation of cool-room access, maximum dwell time and power availability. Use qualified packaging that can protect the shipment during transfer.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance of lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice and other regulated articles depends on the carrier’s approval and trained handling resources. Pre-approval is essential.
Final-mile delivery: Local road access, consignee availability and manual collection arrangements should be confirmed before booking. Door delivery cannot be assumed from the airport name alone.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Considerations

International shipments will generally require an approved connection through a Fiji gateway or another carrier-designated transfer point before any domestic island sector is considered.
Available uplift, operating days, aircraft type, payload restrictions and priority given to passenger baggage can change without the notice normally associated with major cargo hubs.
Transit time must be quoted only after the operating carrier confirms the complete routing. Weather, inter-island schedule changes, transfer handling and customs release may extend the planned transit.
Our service team can compare airport-to-airport routing with a sea or coastal feeder plus local delivery plan when the air sector cannot provide dependable uplift.

No fixed carrier, flight frequency or transit commitment should be published for Lakeba Airport without current carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Island Supply Chain Profile

Service area: The primary catchment is Lakeba Island and nearby island-community supply requirements, with final delivery arranged locally after airport release.
Typical urgent freight: Small commercial parts, maintenance items, communications equipment, documents, essential household supplies and time-sensitive replacement goods may be suitable, subject to carrier acceptance.
Perishables: Food, seafood, agricultural products and other perishables require verified packaging, temperature controls and a consignee able to collect immediately.
Humanitarian or project cargo: Relief supplies, utility components and construction materials may require pre-arranged handling because shipment size, weight and local delivery resources can be constrained.
Shipment sizing: Large, heavy or irregular cargo should be reviewed before quotation; split shipments or an alternative gateway may be more practical than direct island uplift.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Booking Controls

Cut-off: Lakeba Airport’s applicable cargo cut-off is flight- and carrier-specific. Our team obtains the acceptance deadline, delivery point and document cut-off before issuing final shipping instructions.
Documents: Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, consignee contact details, cargo dimensions, gross weight and any import or export permits required for the commodity.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, dry ice, medicines and temperature-sensitive products require advance screening and, where applicable, shipper declarations, permits and carrier approval.
Customs and inspection: Customs treatment depends on the shipment’s international routing and Fiji entry procedure. Do not dispatch cargo until the broker confirms the correct clearance point and consignee readiness.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, value, origin, final consignee and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
Request a routing that separates the international gateway leg from the domestic island leg, with written confirmation of transfer responsibility and cargo handover points.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging and clear piece marks. Keep each package within the confirmed aircraft and handling limits; never rely on an estimated payload allowance.
For urgent or critical cargo, prepare a fallback plan such as a gateway delivery, sea or coastal feeder, split shipment or alternative island service. Our team will compare feasibility after current schedule checks.

FAQs

Practical Questions for Freight Forwarders

Can Lakeba Airport receive international air cargo directly?

It should not be treated as a direct international cargo gateway. International routing, customs treatment and any domestic onward sector must be confirmed with the nominated carrier and relevant Fiji clearance parties before booking.

Can our shipment be delivered to the airport before the flight?

Only after the operating carrier or local handling representative confirms the delivery location, acceptance window and documentation. A normal international cargo terminal process cannot be assumed.

Is cold-chain or frozen handling available?

Availability must be verified for the specific flight and transfer. Our team recommends validated passive packaging, temperature monitors and immediate consignee collection unless local temperature-controlled handling is confirmed in writing.

Are dangerous goods and lithium batteries accepted?

Acceptance is carrier- and commodity-specific. Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, battery details and safety documentation for screening before cargo is tendered.

What happens if the scheduled uplift is cancelled?

Possible remedies depend on the carrier and the island logistics network. Our service team can review rebooking, gateway storage, split delivery or an alternative surface and air plan, but replacement timing must be reconfirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Scope

The airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates and time zone shown above are taken from the supplied airport master data for Lakeba Airport (LKB / NFNK). Operational details such as carrier acceptance, flight schedules, cut-off times, handling resources, customs arrangements and service availability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For current aviation oversight, airport operational information and carrier or routing verification, our service team uses the relevant official or industry reference channels, including fijiairports.com.fj, caaf.org.fj, iata.org and icao.int, subject to the scope and currency of information published by each source.

No unverified throughput, terminal-area, runway-capacity, carrier-frequency, transit-time, fee or certification figures are presented.