Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of MXO
Monticello Regional Airport (IATA: MXO, ICAO:KMXO) is located in the the city of Monticello, United states.
Airport Overview
Monticello Regional Airport(MXO)· ICAO: KMXO
Monticello Regional Airport is a regional general-aviation airport serving Monticello in Jones County, Iowa, United States. Based on the supplied airport record, it is located at 42.220363° N, 91.163299° W, in the Central Time Zone(UTC−06:00). The airport should be treated as a local aviation access point rather than a scheduled international cargo gateway: the supplied record shows no listed passenger-airline or express-cargo service. Our service team can use it for local aviation coordination when an operator accepts the shipment, but international freight will normally require a truck connection to a larger gateway with suitable cargo, customs, security and airline facilities.
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
- Dedicated cargo terminal: No dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, express parcel hub or cargo throughput capacity should be assumed from the supplied data. Our team will confirm any operator-specific capability before booking.
- Ground handling: Loading, unloading, pallet movement, forklifts, dollies and ramp supervision depend on the aircraft operator or local service provider. Loose-carton or palletized cargo requires advance equipment confirmation.
- Temperature-controlled cargo: A validated cool room, freezer, pharmaceutical handling area or continuous temperature monitoring should not be presumed. Temperature-sensitive freight normally needs a gateway solution or a pre-arranged specialist provider.
- Dangerous goods: Acceptance of dangerous goods, dry ice, lithium batteries, aerosols or fuel-related materials requires operator approval, correct classification and packaging under applicable regulations.
- Customs and bonded handling: Local customs clearance, bonded storage and export-security processing are not implied by the airport record. Our team will route international customs formalities through a suitable gateway or licensed facility.
- Pickup and delivery: Final-mile collection may require a truck, liftgate, appointment and security release. Consignee access and vehicle suitability must be checked before dispatch.
Routes & Transit Times
- Typical export structure: Our service team will generally evaluate road feeder transport from the Monticello area to a suitable regional or international gateway, followed by airline uplift and destination delivery.
- Typical import structure: Freight may move by air to a gateway, complete the required import and security processes there, and continue by truck to Monticello or the consignee’s facility.
- Carrier selection: A specific airline, frequency, direct route or airport-to-airport transit time cannot be presumed. The final option depends on commodity, chargeable weight, aircraft availability, security status and gateway capacity.
- Schedule controls: Cut-off times, trucking lead time, weekend handling, weather, road conditions and customs inspection can materially change the planned transit. Our team will confirm the operating schedule at quotation and booking stages.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary catchment: The airport serves Monticello and surrounding communities in eastern Iowa. For international freight, the practical catchment is determined more by trucking distance to the selected gateway than by local airline connectivity.
- Likely general freight: Time-sensitive industrial parts, maintenance components, samples, documents, replacement items and small commercial consignments may be suitable for an airport-plus-truck solution when handling is arranged in advance.
- Oversized or project cargo: Charter or specialized trucking may be considered for machinery and project shipments, subject to aircraft payload, dimensions, loading method, runway performance and operator approval.
- Restricted commodities: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods and high-value cargo require a dedicated handling plan and should normally be routed through facilities with confirmed specialist capability.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: There is no universal public cargo cut-off to rely on for this airport. Our team will obtain the operator’s acceptance deadline, receiving location, aircraft details and after-hours contact before cargo delivery.
- Export documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, accurate HS classification, value, country of origin and any required export filing data must be prepared before gateway handover.
- Dangerous goods and batteries: The shipper must disclose batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, dry ice and other regulated articles. Classification, packing, marking, labelling and documentation must be verified before tender.
- Security and customs: International freight may require regulated-agent procedures, screening, export control review, customs filing and inspection at the gateway. A local airport handover does not remove those obligations.
- Delivery release: The consignee should arrange identification, appointment, suitable vehicle and any required unloading equipment. Our team will confirm whether delivery is airport-side, curbside or at a separate handling facility.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, value, origin, destination and ready date before requesting a routing.
- Use export-ready packaging with visible piece marks, shock protection and a packing list inside and outside the shipment; confirm pallet and aircraft-loading restrictions before building the cargo.
- For urgent freight, request two plans: a gateway airfreight option and an operator-dependent local-airport or charter option. This reduces disruption if local handling is unavailable.
- For temperature-sensitive, high-value, live-animal or regulated cargo, obtain written acceptance and a documented chain-of-custody plan before moving freight to Monticello.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Monticello Regional Airport handle international commercial cargo directly?
- Direct international commercial cargo acceptance should not be assumed. Our team will first verify the aircraft operator, available handling, security arrangements and customs path; otherwise, we will propose a gateway-and-truck solution.
- Can our company book a scheduled cargo flight from Monticello?
- The supplied record does not list scheduled cargo or express service. We will check current carrier availability, but a confirmed scheduled route, frequency or uplift cannot be promised.
- Is a customs office or bonded warehouse available at the airport?
- Such facilities should not be presumed from the airport record. International customs and bonded handling will normally be planned through a suitable gateway or licensed customs facility, subject to confirmation.
- Can dangerous goods, lithium batteries or dry ice be shipped through this airport?
- Only after the operator and handling provider approve the commodity. Our team will review the Safety Data Sheet, UN classification, packing instruction, net quantity, labels and required transport documents before acceptance.
- What is the best alternative when the local airport cannot accept the shipment?
- We will compare nearby gateway airfreight, road feeder service, charter and dedicated truck options according to urgency, dimensions, commodity restrictions, customs needs and final delivery location.
Data Sources & Provenance
Hard identifiers, airport name, location, coordinates, address, time zone and the supplied service indicators are reproduced from the airport master record provided for this page. Operational conclusions are limited to the stated airport identity and general aviation cargo-planning practice; no unverified runway, terminal, warehouse, throughput, airline, frequency, fee or transit-time figure is presented.
For authoritative airport-status, operational and regulatory cross-checks, our service team uses the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration at faa.gov and U.S. Customs and Border Protection at cbp.gov. Current acceptance, handling, customs, security and schedule details remain subject to confirmation by the relevant operator, gateway, carrier and government authority.