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LRL Niamtougou International Airport
Niamtougou International Airport (IATA: LRL, ICAO:DXNG) is located in the the city of Niamtougou, Togo.

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IATA Code

LRL

ICAO Code

DXNG

Name

Niamtougou International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Togo (TG)

City

Niamtougou

Latitude

9.7673302

Longitude

1.0912499

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

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Niamtougou International Airport (LRL) Overview

Niamtougou International Airport is located in Niamtougou, northern Togo, at approximately 9.7673302°N and 1.0912499°E. The airport operates under the identifier DXNG and uses UTC±00:00. For international freight planning, our service team treats it as a regional gateway rather than assuming the handling profile of a high-volume cargo hub. Its location can be relevant for northern Togo, cross-border commercial activity and project-related movements, but cargo acceptance, customs availability, aircraft suitability and onward trucking must be confirmed for each shipment. We coordinate the carrier, airport handler, customs broker and consignee before issuing a firm routing or delivery commitment.

Airport	Niamtougou International Airport
IATA / ICAO	LRL / DXNG
Country / City	Togo / Niamtougou
Coordinates	9.7673302°N, 1.0912499°E
Time zone	UTC±00:00

Key Logistics Highlights

Regional rather than hub profilePlanning should begin with confirmed aircraft access, handling arrangements and customs procedures, not assumed daily cargo connectivity.

Northern Togo accessThe airport may reduce inland distance for cargo destined for Niamtougou and surrounding northern markets, subject to road and security conditions.

Gateway dependenceInternational shipments may require transfer through a larger regional gateway, with an air-to-air or air-to-road connection arranged case by case.

Pre-alert is essentialAdvance document review is particularly important for general cargo, controlled goods, dangerous goods and temperature-sensitive shipments.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The supplied airport record does not establish a dedicated freighter terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse, dangerous-goods store or automated cargo system. Our service team therefore confirms the actual handling chain before accepting the booking.

General cargo: Confirm acceptance point, warehouse receiving procedure, cargo dimensions, weighing arrangements and release documentation with the appointed handler.
Customs and controlled storage: Verify whether temporary storage, customs examination and bonded handling are available for the selected operation; do not assume a local bonded facility.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Obtain written confirmation of cool-room access, handover limits, passive packaging protection and recovery procedures before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, handler, aircraft type and local authorization. Pre-approval and a complete shipper’s declaration may be required.
Oversized or project cargo: Confirm ramp equipment, loading method, aircraft door dimensions and road delivery restrictions before packing.

Routes & Transit-Time Planning

For international consignments, our team evaluates routing through Lomé or another suitable regional gateway when direct uplift from Niamtougou is unavailable or unsuitable. The actual option depends on carrier schedules, aircraft payload, airport acceptance and customs arrangements.
Possible transport designs include airport-to-airport air freight, air freight followed by road feeder service, or a consolidated shipment routed through a gateway with final trucking to northern Togo.
Transit time is affected by connection availability, cargo cut-off, weekend and public-holiday handling, customs inspection, road conditions and whether the shipment requires special approval.
We quote routing and transit estimates only after checking the operating date, commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, service level and final delivery point. No fixed flight frequency or delivery time should be assumed.

Hinterland & Typical Cargo Planning

Niamtougou International Airport can be considered when the delivery point is in northern Togo or when inland routing through the capital would create an avoidable road leg. The practical catchment area depends on road access, consignee facilities, security conditions and the availability of local customs and delivery support.

Time-critical commercial cargo: spare parts, production inputs, technical equipment and replacement components, subject to aircraft and handling acceptance.
Agricultural and regional trade cargo: selected food, agricultural inputs and packaged commodities may be considered after checking sanitary, phytosanitary and import requirements.
Humanitarian and project shipments: relief materials, machinery and construction-related cargo require advance planning for dimensions, lifting, security and final-mile delivery.
High-value or controlled goods: electronics, pharmaceuticals and regulated products require confirmed security, temperature control, permits and consignee readiness rather than generic airport acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Ask our service team to obtain the operating carrier’s cargo cut-off and acceptance window. Local handling times can differ from the flight departure time, especially for connecting routings.
Documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, importer details, permits and certificates appropriate to the commodity. Consignee tax, customs and authorization information should be checked before dispatch.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Declare lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, biological materials, live animals and other regulated goods before booking. Classification, packaging, labels and documentation must follow the applicable carrier and IATA requirements.
Customs and delivery: Customs inspection, incomplete paperwork, consignee absence and limited local handling capacity can delay release. Our team arranges broker coordination and delivery planning after shipment details are validated.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and final delivery address to our service team before requesting a firm quotation.
For cargo with batteries, liquids, magnets, chemicals, food, medicines or animal products, provide the relevant safety data, permits and product specifications at the quotation stage.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and gross-weight labels; for temperature-sensitive cargo, select validated passive packaging and minimize uncontrolled dwell time.
Request a contingency plan through Lomé or another confirmed gateway when direct handling, special cargo acceptance or final-mile capacity at Niamtougou is not available for the selected date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Niamtougou International Airport handle international air cargo?

International cargo planning is possible only after the operating carrier, handler and customs arrangements are confirmed. Our team checks shipment acceptance, aircraft access, documentation and onward delivery before providing a firm option.

Can I book a direct freighter or guaranteed flight?

Direct freighter availability, passenger-belly capacity and flight frequency must be verified for the requested date. We do not assume a scheduled freighter service or guarantee uplift until the carrier confirms it.

Is temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical handling available?

It may be arranged only where the selected handling chain supports it. We verify cool-room access, handover timing, packaging requirements, monitoring and contingency procedures before accepting temperature-sensitive cargo.

What is the safest alternative if local cargo acceptance is unsuitable?

Our team compares a confirmed regional gateway with an air-to-road solution, considering customs clearance, road distance, security, cargo sensitivity and the consignee’s delivery capability.

How early should documents be submitted?

Submit shipment details before cargo delivery to the airport. Dangerous goods, live animals, pharmaceuticals, food products and oversized cargo require earlier review because carrier and regulatory approvals may be necessary.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, airport name, city, country, coordinates and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Niamtougou International Airport, IATA LRL and ICAO DXNG. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and must be reconfirmed with the active carrier, ground handler, customs broker and consignee for the shipment date.

Identifier and aviation-standard cross-checking resources: iata.org and icao.int. These sources do not establish current cargo capacity, flight schedules, warehouse equipment, handling hours, local charges or customs release times; our service team verifies those items case by case.