Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of NFNW
Wakaya Airport (IATA: KAY, ICAO:NFNW) is located in the the city of Wakaya Island, Fiji.
Wakaya Airport (KAY) Overview
ICAO: NFNW · Wakaya Island, Fiji · UTC+12:00
Wakaya Airport is an island airfield serving Wakaya Island in Fiji, at approximately 179.0169983°E and 17.6170006°S. Based on the supplied airport record, it is not identified as a main airport and the record lists no scheduled passenger or cargo air services. For international freight forwarders, its practical role is therefore best assessed as a local or private-island air access point rather than a conventional cargo gateway. Our service team can coordinate the first-mile movement from Wakaya Island, confirm whether an aircraft or operator can accept the shipment, and arrange onward consolidation through a suitable Fiji gateway. Current operating permissions, aircraft availability, handling arrangements and acceptance conditions must be confirmed before quoting or issuing transport documents.
Key Highlights
Island-access airport
Wakaya Airport primarily supports access to Wakaya Island; it should not be treated as a standard international cargo terminal.
Limited scheduled connectivity
The supplied record shows air_num and exp_num as 0. Any uplift should be planned subject to current operator confirmation.
Gateway dependence
International consignments will generally require a connection through an airport with established customs, cargo handling and airline capacity.
Pre-arrangement is essential
Aircraft suitability, landing permission, cargo acceptance, ground support and collection arrangements should be checked before booking.
Cargo Facilities & Services
- Dedicated cargo terminal: No cargo terminal, warehouse, automated sorting facility or cargo-handling equipment is identified in the supplied record. Our team will verify the actual ground arrangement before accepting cargo.
- Cold-chain handling: Do not assume refrigerated storage, active-container power or temperature monitoring. Perishable and pharmaceutical shipments should move in validated packaging with a contingency plan.
- Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods acceptance, trained personnel, segregation space and emergency procedures require specific confirmation from the operating carrier or appointed handler.
- Customs and bonded services: Customs clearance, bonded storage and export control processing should normally be arranged through the selected Fiji gateway unless the competent authorities confirm an alternative procedure.
- Ground collection: Island-side delivery may depend on pre-arranged vehicle access, local contacts, weather and aircraft operating restrictions. Our service team can coordinate collection details before dispatch.
Routes & Transit Times
- International routing: Shipments should generally be planned via a Fiji airport with confirmed international airline, customs and cargo-handling capability, followed by an approved domestic, charter or local transfer where available.
- Carrier selection: No regular cargo carrier or fixed schedule is asserted for Wakaya Airport. The operating aircraft, payload limits, landing permissions and acceptance status must be confirmed case by case.
- Transit planning: Transit time may be affected by gateway connection availability, aircraft weight restrictions, weather, island transfer arrangements, customs release and the need to consolidate or deconsolidate cargo.
- Service commitment: Our team provides a routing proposal only after validating the current flight plan and handling chain; quoted transit times remain subject to operational confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Service area
The immediate service area is Wakaya Island. Mainland Fiji or other-island cargo should be planned as a multi-leg movement rather than assumed to be directly accepted at the airfield.
Likely shipment profile
Suitable demand may include resort supplies, maintenance parts, provisions, urgent documents and small project consignments, subject to aircraft and handling approval.
Perishables and provisions
Food, fresh products and other time-sensitive goods require protective packaging, short transfer windows and confirmation of local receiving capability.
Oversized or heavy cargo
Large, dense or awkward freight may face aircraft payload, loading and runway-performance constraints. Dimensions and gross weight must be submitted before routing.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: A standard public cargo cut-off should not be assumed. Our team will obtain the actual acceptance deadline from the operating carrier, handler or local representative.
- Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate shipper and consignee details, cargo dimensions, gross weight, value, origin and destination data. Additional permits may apply to controlled commodities.
- Dangerous goods, batteries and liquids: Provide the applicable classification, Safety Data Sheet, packing information and shipper declaration where required. Acceptance is subject to the carrier and applicable aviation regulations.
- Customs and inspection: Customs release and possible inspection can interrupt an island transfer. Cargo should not be dispatched until the clearance route and importer or exporter responsibilities are agreed.
Shipping Tips
- Send the complete cargo profile to our service team before booking: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date, temperature requirements and any dangerous-goods characteristics.
- Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for island handling and multiple transfers. Mark each package clearly with consignee details, piece count and handling instructions.
- For urgent or high-value cargo, request a gateway-plus-island routing and a contingency option. A mainland gateway, charter movement or surface alternative may be more reliable than direct uplift.
- Do not deliver cargo to the airfield without written acceptance, confirmed handling arrangements and the required customs or transport documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Wakaya Airport receive international air cargo directly?
Direct international acceptance should not be presumed. The supplied record does not identify scheduled cargo services, so our team must confirm the aircraft operator, customs route, handling capability and current permission before proposing direct uplift.
Does Wakaya Airport have a public cargo warehouse?
A public cargo warehouse, bonded facility or cold room is not identified in the supplied airport data. We will verify the actual local arrangement and, where necessary, route the shipment through a Fiji gateway with confirmed facilities.
How should urgent resort supplies be shipped to Wakaya Island?
Provide the cargo profile and required delivery date first. Our service team will compare available gateway connections, local uplift or charter possibilities, packaging requirements and a contingency route before confirming the booking.
Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries or temperature-sensitive goods accepted?
Acceptance is not automatic. The commodity classification, packaging, documents, aircraft limitations and handler capability must be reviewed in advance. Temperature-controlled transport should include validated packaging because local powered storage cannot be assumed.
What causes delays on an island-airport shipment?
Common risks include limited uplift, weather, aircraft payload restrictions, local ground access, customs processing, missing permits and the absence of immediate storage. Early document review and pre-arranged collection materially reduce these risks.
Data Sources & Provenance
Primary airport data: The airport name, IATA code, ICAO code, location, coordinates, country, city, time zone and database service indicators are taken from the airport record supplied for this page.
Operational verification: Current airport access, aviation administration and airport-network information should be checked with airportsfiji.com and caafiji.com before shipment acceptance.
Customs verification: Import, export, inspection and clearance requirements should be confirmed with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service at frcs.org.fj.
Facility availability, schedules, handling hours, carrier acceptance, permits, charges and transit times are operationally changeable. Our service team will reconfirm these items at quotation and booking stage.