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PIC Pine Cay Airport
Pine Cay Airport (IATA: PIC, ICAO:MBPI) is located in the the city of Pine Cay, Turks and caicos islands.

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IATA Code

PIC

ICAO Code

MBPI

Name

Pine Cay Airport

Type

Country / Region

Turks and caicos islands (TC)

City

Pine Cay

Latitude

21.8999996

Longitude

-72.0999985

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

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Airport Overview

Pine Cay Airport（PIC） · ICAO: MBPI

Pine Cay Airport is a small island airport serving Pine Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. Its location at approximately 21.9000°N, 72.1000°W and its UTC−05:00 time zone place it within a remote, resort-oriented island logistics environment rather than a scheduled international cargo hub. For international forwarding, our service team treats the airport as a destination requiring prior carrier, ground-handler and consignee confirmation. Shipments may need to move through an approved regional gateway before the final island leg. Aircraft acceptance, cargo-handling capability, customs arrangements, operating windows and delivery access should all be verified for the specific shipment before booking.

Key Highlights

Island destination profile

Suitable planning requires an island-specific delivery assessment, including aircraft availability, local handling and consignee access.

Not a conventional cargo hub

Do not assume cargo terminal infrastructure, scheduled freighter service or direct international cargo acceptance.

Gateway-dependent routing

International consignments will commonly require a carrier-approved regional connection; the routing must be confirmed case by case.

Pre-clearance is essential

Before tendering freight, our team verifies space, handling, customs responsibility, delivery vehicle access and consignee readiness.

Airport Data

Airport name	Pine Cay Airport
Location	Pine Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA / ICAO	PIC / MBPI
Coordinates	21.8999996°N, 72.0999985°W
Time zone	UTC−05:00
Operational classification	Small island airport; cargo acceptance and handling must be confirmed for each movement

The airport identifiers and location data above follow the supplied airport master record. No unverified runway, terminal, warehouse, throughput or scheduled-service figures are stated.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Acceptance capability: Our service team confirms whether the nominated carrier or local handler can accept commercial cargo at Pine Cay Airport before issuing final routing instructions.
Warehouse arrangements: Dedicated cargo terminal space, bonded storage, cold rooms, dangerous-goods storage and automated sorting facilities should not be presumed; any temporary holding arrangement requires local confirmation.
Special cargo: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods, live animals, valuables and outsized pieces require written pre-approval and a confirmed handling chain.
Customs interface: The responsible customs point and clearance procedure may depend on the selected gateway and final transport arrangement. Our team coordinates document review before dispatch.
Last-mile delivery: Island delivery may depend on consignee pickup, local vehicle availability, property access rules and weather conditions rather than airport cargo infrastructure alone.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo is generally planned through a carrier-approved regional gateway, followed by an onward island connection or other authorized local delivery arrangement. Direct international uplift to Pine Cay Airport must never be assumed.
Possible gateway selection depends on origin, airline network, aircraft performance, customs routing, available space and the final consignee location. Our team confirms the actual carrier and connection before booking.
Transit time is affected by limited island capacity, aircraft type, weather, daylight or operating restrictions, transfer handling, customs release and local delivery coordination. Quoted timing is therefore subject to operational confirmation.
For urgent shipments, we compare air-to-gateway service plus local delivery with a direct carrier option where available, rather than relying on an unverified flight schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Pine Cay and its immediate island community; the airport should not be treated as a distribution point for the wider Turks and Caicos Islands without a separate onward-delivery plan.
Typical demand profile: Resort and property-support supplies, maintenance parts, small replacement components, personal effects and time-sensitive provisions may be more relevant than palletized industrial freight.
Potential special cargo: Chilled food, seafood, medical supplies or high-value items may be accepted only when packaging, temperature control, security and local handover are specifically arranged.
Shipment sizing: Small, light and well-packaged consignments are generally easier to coordinate; large, heavy or irregular pieces require advance aircraft and handling checks.

Operations & Compliance

Booking cut-off: There is no universal cut-off stated here. Our team obtains the actual acceptance deadline from the operating carrier or handler, allowing additional time for island transfer and documentation review.
Dangerous goods: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuels and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marking, labeling and shipper documentation under applicable air-transport rules. Acceptance remains subject to carrier approval.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Use validated packaging and provide the required temperature range, handling instructions and contingency contact. Do not tender such freight without confirming storage and transfer conditions.
Customs and delivery: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, importer details and any commodity-specific permits should be prepared in advance. Customs inspection, release and final pickup arrangements must be confirmed with the responsible parties.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, value, battery status and delivery address to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
Use compact, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact details. For fragile freight, reinforce against repeated transfer and small-aircraft handling.
Book early for oversized, perishable, dangerous, live-animal or high-value shipments. Obtain written confirmation of aircraft acceptance, local handling and final delivery responsibility.
Keep a practical alternative available, such as routing to another approved Turks and Caicos gateway with coordinated local transfer, when Pine Cay Airport acceptance or capacity cannot be confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pine Cay Airport receive international commercial cargo directly?

Direct acceptance should not be presumed. Our service team first verifies the operating carrier, local handler, customs route and consignee delivery arrangement. Many shipments may require a regional gateway connection.

Can we use Pine Cay Airport for palletized or oversized freight?

Only after aircraft, payload, dimensions, loading method and local ground handling have been confirmed. For heavy or irregular cargo, our team compares an alternative gateway and coordinated island delivery.

How should temperature-controlled goods be arranged?

Provide the temperature range, packaging specification, planned handover times and emergency contact before booking. Acceptance depends on confirmed cold-chain capability throughout the gateway and final-leg process.

What documents are normally needed for a commercial shipment?

A complete air waybill instruction, commercial invoice, packing list, importer and consignee details are normally required. Commodity-specific permits, origin documents or dangerous-goods paperwork may also apply.

What is the safest way to avoid a failed delivery?

Do not dispatch until our team has confirmed space, acceptance, customs responsibility, consignee availability and the final pickup or delivery plan. Island weather and local access conditions should be included in contingency planning.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, country, city and time zone are based on the supplied airport master record for Pine Cay Airport（PIC / MBPI）. Operational statements are presented as cautious forwarding guidance for a small island airport and must be confirmed with the operating carrier, appointed ground handler, customs authority and consignee before shipment.

No unverified claims are made regarding runway dimensions, cargo-terminal area, warehouse equipment, annual throughput, airline schedules, opening hours, handling charges or guaranteed transit times. Our service team performs shipment-specific verification before issuing a final quotation or routing confirmation.