Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of NAI
Annai Airport (IATA: NAI, ICAO:SYAN) is located in the the city of Annai, Guyana.
Annai Airport (NAI)
Annai Airport is a small regional airport serving Annai in the Rupununi area of Guyana. Its inland location makes it more relevant to local uplift, essential supplies and time-sensitive community or project cargo than to scheduled international freight. The airport is identified by ICAO code SYAN and is located at approximately 3.9594400, -59.1241989, in the UTC-04:00 time zone. Our service team treats Annai Airport as a regional feeder point: shipment acceptance, aircraft suitability, ground handling and onward connectivity must be confirmed before cargo is booked.
| Airport | Annai Airport |
|---|---|
| Location | Annai, Guyana |
| IATA / ICAO | NAI / SYAN |
| Coordinates | 3.9594400, -59.1241989 |
| Time zone | UTC-04:00 |
| Logistics positioning | Regional air access point; not presented as an international cargo gateway |
What Forwarders Should Assess First
- Regional rather than hub-style cargo handling should be assumed unless the local operator confirms dedicated freight acceptance.
- Connectivity may depend on an intermediate Guyanese gateway, local charter capacity or a separately arranged surface leg.
- Aircraft payload, runway conditions, weather and daylight operating limitations can affect uplift and cargo release planning.
- Perishable, dangerous, oversized and high-value shipments require pre-clearance because specialist handling cannot be assumed.
- Our team should obtain shipment-specific confirmation of acceptance, cut-off, documentation, handling point and final-mile delivery before issuing a firm plan.
Facility Planning for Regional Air Freight
Annai Airport should not be planned as a conventional airport cargo terminal without written confirmation from the operating carrier or local ground representative. Our service team will verify the following items for each shipment:
Acceptance and handover
Confirm the physical cargo handover point, acceptance hours, weighing arrangements, security screening and whether an airway bill can be processed locally.
Storage capability
Do not assume bonded, general, refrigerated or frozen storage. Temperature-sensitive cargo should move only after temporary holding conditions and transfer timing are agreed.
Dangerous goods
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, aerosols and fuel-related materials require carrier approval and compliant packing before movement to the airport.
Customs and security
Confirm where export or import formalities, inspection, document review and release will occur. Airport-side handling should not be confused with bonded customs storage.
Connectivity and Transit Planning
- International consignments will generally require routing through a suitable Guyanese gateway or another confirmed regional interchange point before reaching Annai Airport.
- Possible transport modes include scheduled regional uplift, ad hoc charter, or a combination of air freight and road transfer; the actual carrier and routing must be confirmed case by case.
- Transit time is affected by aircraft availability, payload restrictions, weather, daylight operations, cargo acceptance windows, customs release and the frequency of the onward local leg.
- Our service team will quote an indicative routing only after checking the origin airport, commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, required delivery point and available uplift.
No fixed airline, frequency or transit commitment should be inferred from the airport code. Final routing remains subject to carrier and local-operator confirmation.
Regional Demand Profile
Annai Airport primarily supports the Annai area and surrounding remote communities in the Rupununi region. The practical cargo profile is shaped by distance from major distribution centres and limited alternative transport options.
- Priority supplies may include packaged food, household necessities, educational materials and basic operational consumables.
- Project and community logistics can include tools, spare parts, communications equipment and equipment components, subject to aircraft size and acceptance rules.
- Time-sensitive movements may involve medical supplies or other essential goods, but temperature control, security and acceptance must be arranged in advance.
- Outbound commercial volumes may be irregular; consolidation planning should account for low frequency, payload limits and the availability of a return movement.
Controls That Prevent Failed Uplift
- Pre-alert: Send the commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and any permits before cargo is delivered.
- Cut-off: A local acceptance cut-off may be earlier than the aircraft departure time. Obtain the actual cargo handover deadline and confirm whether same-day acceptance is available.
- Special cargo: Declare dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables and oversized pieces before booking. Carrier approval and additional documentation may be required.
- Release and collection: Arrange consignee identification, local delivery equipment and a contingency contact. Remote-area collection may not support late-night, weekend or large-vehicle handling.
Recommended Booking Workflow
- Provide our service team with the complete cargo profile, including piece count, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, value, battery status and delivery address.
- Request a feasibility check before packing for air transport. We will seek confirmation of aircraft payload, piece limits, handling arrangements and the onward connection.
- Use robust, aircraft-compatible packaging with clear piece identification. Protect cartons from moisture and avoid packaging that cannot be safely handled by the available equipment.
- Keep a contingency plan, such as a later uplift, charter review or delivery through an alternative regional gateway, because local capacity and weather can change the operating plan.
Practical Questions from Forwarders
Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our team will first check the available local operator, customs process and connecting gateway before proposing a routing.
Only after the carrier and ground handler confirm suitable acceptance, temporary holding and transfer procedures. A validated temperature-controlled solution should be arranged before dispatch.
Acceptance depends on the aircraft operator, commodity classification, packaging, documentation and local handling capability. Submit the Safety Data Sheet and dangerous-goods details for review before booking.
Typical causes include unconfirmed local uplift, incomplete consignee information, late cargo delivery, unsuitable packaging, weather, payload restrictions and customs or permit issues.
We can assess an airport-to-door solution, but final-mile availability, vehicle suitability, road conditions and delivery timing must be confirmed for the exact destination.
Reference Scope
Airport identity, location, coordinates and time-zone fields in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Annai Airport. Operational items such as acceptance hours, cargo facilities, carrier participation, customs arrangements, aircraft limits and transit timing are intentionally presented as confirmation requirements rather than fixed facts.
Code-format and aviation-reference checks may be consulted through the following authoritative industry domains:
- iata.org — IATA aviation and airport-code reference domain.
- icao.int — ICAO aviation standards and reference domain.
Because regional airport operations can change with aircraft availability, weather, local handling arrangements and regulatory instructions, our service team will reconfirm all shipment-specific details before acceptance.