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MTI Mosteiros Airport
Mosteiros Airport (IATA: MTI, ICAO:GVMT) is located in the the city of Mosteiros, Cape verde.

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IATA Code

MTI

ICAO Code

GVMT

Name

Mosteiros Airport

Type

Country / Region

Cape verde (CV)

City

Mosteiros

Latitude

15.0450001

Longitude

-24.3391991

Time Zone

UTC−01:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Mosteiros Airport (MTI) · ICAO: GVMT

Mosteiros Airport is a small regional aviation facility serving Mosteiros on Fogo Island, Cape Verde. Its role is more closely associated with local and inter-island connectivity than with international cargo consolidation. The supplied airport record places it at 15.0450001, -24.3391991, in the UTC−01:00 time zone. For international forwarding, our service team treats the airport as a possible last-mile or special-movement point rather than assuming regular scheduled cargo capacity. Operational acceptance, aircraft suitability, handling arrangements and customs procedures must be confirmed before booking.

Key Highlights

Regional operating profile

The airport is best evaluated as a local or regional airfield, not as a Cape Verde international gateway or cargo hub.

Limited cargo predictability

Regular freighter service, cargo terminal capacity and routine export acceptance should not be presumed; our team confirms each movement individually.

Inter-island dependency

International shipments may require consolidation through a larger Cape Verde gateway before onward movement to Mosteiros.

Pre-arranged handling

Booking, ground handling, customs availability, delivery equipment and consignee collection arrangements require advance coordination.

Weather and aircraft constraints

Island geography, wind, visibility and aircraft payload limitations can affect acceptance, routing and connection reliability.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo terminal: Our team does not assume that a dedicated cargo terminal, mechanized warehouse or regular cargo acceptance desk is available. Facility capability must be verified with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler.
Cold-chain handling: Do not tender pharmaceuticals, seafood, perishables or other temperature-sensitive cargo without written confirmation of storage duration, temperature range, power supply and transfer responsibility.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance of lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuel-related articles and other regulated cargo requires carrier approval and a complete IATA-compliant declaration where applicable.
Customs and controlled storage: Import customs release, bonded holding, examination space and secure storage arrangements must be confirmed for the specific movement rather than inferred from the airport name.
Ground delivery: The consignee may need to arrange local pickup, suitable vehicle access and manual loading support. Our service team coordinates these details before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo will commonly need to connect through a larger Cape Verde airport or another approved regional gateway before reaching the Mosteiros area. The exact gateway depends on the origin, carrier network, aircraft availability and customs plan.
Possible transport structures include airport-to-airport air freight followed by inter-island movement, or air freight to a principal island gateway with a separately arranged domestic transfer. No specific airline, frequency or routing should be promised before confirmation.
Transit time is influenced by limited uplift, aircraft payload restrictions, weather, inter-island connections, weekend or holiday operating patterns, customs inspection and the availability of local ground handling.
Our team obtains a routing confirmation and operational cut-off from the applicable carrier or handler before issuing a firm shipping plan. Quoted transit is indicative until uplift and final-mile arrangements are confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

The immediate hinterland is Mosteiros and surrounding communities on Fogo Island. Broader island distribution requires separately planned road and inter-island transport.

Typical regional demand

Potential demand is more likely to involve urgent supplies, small commercial consignments, spare parts, documents and personal effects than consolidated industrial air cargo.

Perishables and local products

Food and agricultural products may require rapid transfer and packaging suited to heat, handling and possible connection delays. Acceptance depends on the carrier and applicable inspection requirements.

Oversized and heavy cargo

Large machinery, project cargo and heavy pieces require advance review of aircraft payload, dimensions, loading equipment, road access and alternative gateway options.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Cargo cut-off is carrier- and handler-specific. Our team confirms acceptance, documentation cut-off, physical delivery point and operating hours before cargo is dispatched.
Documentation: Prepare a precise commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee contact details, customs information, permits and certificates required by the commodity and destination.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, human remains, perishables and temperature-sensitive goods require pre-advice, packaging review and written acceptance. Standard cargo status does not imply acceptance of these categories.
Inspection and release: Customs or security examination can delay uplift or collection. The consignee should be ready to provide import documents, tax or duty arrangements and local authorization when requested by the authorities.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, battery or liquid details and desired delivery point before requesting a final routing.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact information. For fragile or perishable cargo, include handling instructions and agree the maximum connection time in advance.
Plan additional lead time for inter-island connections and weather-related disruption. If the airport cannot accept the shipment or the connection is unsuitable, our team can evaluate a larger Cape Verde gateway with onward road or domestic transfer.
For urgent shipments, request a written confirmation covering carrier acceptance, handover location, customs responsibility, local collection and the conditions under which the routing may change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mosteiros Airport receive international air cargo directly?: Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our team first verifies the current operating status, carrier acceptance, customs arrangement and onward handling before proposing an airport-to-airport solution.

Can I book a regular freighter service to Mosteiros Airport?: Mosteiros Airport is not presented as a scheduled freighter hub. Cargo may need to move on an approved passenger aircraft or through a larger gateway, subject to payload, handling and carrier confirmation.

Are medicines, seafood or other temperature-sensitive goods accepted?: Only after the carrier and handling chain confirm suitable acceptance, storage and transfer conditions. Our team checks packaging, temperature requirements, permits and connection risk before booking.

What is the most important risk for urgent shipments?: The main risk is not only flight time but the availability of the complete chain: uplift, inter-island connection, customs release, local collection and weather-contingency handling. Each link should be confirmed in writing.

What information is needed for a quotation?: Provide origin, destination, commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, value, delivery terms, consignee details and any DG, battery, live-animal or temperature-control requirement.

Airport Data

Airport	Mosteiros Airport
IATA / ICAO	MTI / GVMT
Country / city	Cape Verde / Mosteiros
Coordinates	15.0450001, -24.3391991
Time zone	UTC−01:00
Record indicators	Air entries: 0; express entries: 0, according to the supplied airport reference record.

The airport record supplied for this page is used for identity, location and code fields. Operational details such as current availability, cargo acceptance, schedules, handling hours, equipment, charges and customs arrangements require confirmation for the shipment date.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time-zone fields are based on the supplied airport reference record. Aviation code and industry-reference context may be cross-checked against the official domains of iata.org and icao.int. No unsupported runway length, terminal area, cargo throughput, airline schedule, warehouse capability, handling charge or transit-time figure is stated. Current operating and customs conditions must be verified with the applicable airport operator, carrier, handler and authorities before shipment acceptance.