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AXK Ataq Airport
Ataq Airport (IATA: AXK, ICAO:OYAT) is located in the the city of Ataq, Yemen.

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IATA Code

AXK

ICAO Code

OYAT

Name

Ataq Airport

Type

Country / Region

Yemen (YE)

City

Ataq

Latitude

14.5513000

Longitude

46.8261986

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

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Ataq Airport (AXK)

Airport profile for international freight forwarders and trade operators

Ataq Airport is located in Ataq, Yemen, serving the regional administrative and commercial area around Shabwah Governorate. The supplied airport record identifies the facility as Ataq Airport, with IATA code AXK, ICAO code OYAT, coordinates of 14.5513000, 46.8261986, and a UTC+03:00 time zone. It should be treated as a regional airport rather than an established international cargo hub. Our service team therefore recommends using it primarily as a destination or origin requiring prior operational confirmation, with routing, handling capability, customs arrangements, and acceptance status checked before any booking or cargo handover.

AirportAtaq Airport

IATA / ICAOAXK / OYAT

LocationAtaq, Yemen

Local timeUTC+03:00

Key Highlights

Regional access point: The airport is relevant to Ataq and nearby Shabwah movements, but it should not be planned as a guaranteed hub for international cargo consolidation.
Prior confirmation is essential: Our service team should verify current airport operating status, aircraft acceptance, cargo handling, customs availability, and local delivery arrangements for each shipment.
Limited infrastructure should be assumed: Dedicated cargo terminals, cold storage, dangerous-goods storage, bonded warehousing, and automated sorting capability must not be presumed without written confirmation.
Routing may require an intermediate gateway: Freight may need to move through a separately confirmed Yemeni or regional gateway before final uplift or onward road delivery.
Security and continuity planning matter: Schedule changes, access restrictions, documentation controls, and local ground-transport conditions can materially affect the transport plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available planning information supplied for this airport does not establish the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal or specialist warehouse systems. Our service team will confirm the following items directly with the operating carrier, airport contact, handling party, and relevant authorities before accepting a shipment:

Operational item	Forwarder verification point
General cargo acceptance	Confirm whether commercial cargo can be accepted on the intended movement, including booking channel, cut-off, documentation deadline, and handover location.
Storage and breakdown	Confirm availability of secure holding, pallet or piece breakdown, weighing, screening, and collection procedures. Do not assume 24-hour storage.
Temperature-controlled cargo	Obtain written confirmation of refrigerated storage, transfer protection, monitoring, and maximum ground dwell time before booking pharmaceuticals or perishables.
Dangerous goods	Confirm carrier acceptance, trained handling personnel, packaging inspection, declaration requirements, and whether any local restrictions apply.
Customs and bonded handling	Verify whether import or export customs processing is available at the airport and identify the responsible broker or consignee representative.
Oversize or special cargo	Check aircraft loading limits, equipment availability, piece dimensions, weight restrictions, and the feasibility of direct vehicle access.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing structure: A practical plan may involve trucking to or from a separately confirmed gateway, followed by an onward air sector or a local delivery leg. The exact routing depends on current security, airline, airport, and border conditions.
Carrier selection: No specific operating carrier, scheduled frequency, or guaranteed cargo route is stated here. Our service team will obtain live carrier confirmation rather than rely on passenger schedule assumptions.
Transit-time drivers: Booking release, aircraft availability, customs inspection, security controls, transshipment permissions, road conditions, and consignee readiness can all affect the final delivery date.
Planning standard: Transit time should be quoted only after the complete airport-to-door routing is confirmed in writing. A provisional airport-to-airport estimate should not be presented as a delivery commitment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Ataq Airport is positioned for Ataq and surrounding Shabwah-area movements. The practical service radius depends on road access, security conditions, consignee location, and the availability of a qualified local delivery provider.

Potential Cargo Profiles

Time-sensitive commercial supplies and operational spare parts.
Project, construction, energy-sector, and maintenance components, subject to dimensions and export-control review.
General trade cargo, documents, samples, and replacement items where a confirmed carrier accepts the shipment.
Perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, and other sensitive goods only after temperature, welfare, regulatory, and handling capability are confirmed.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Obtain the actual cargo cut-off, acceptance window, document deadline, and handover point from the confirmed carrier or handling party. Regional operations may not follow the cut-offs of major hub airports.
Documentation: Prepare a complete master or house air waybill as applicable, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, cargo description, value, origin, destination, and any permits required for the commodity.
Dangerous goods and controlled cargo: Lithium batteries, chemicals, fuels, aerosols, weapons-related items, radio equipment, and other regulated articles require advance classification and carrier approval. Do not tender undeclared restricted cargo.
Customs and delivery: Confirm importer-of-record responsibility, customs broker appointment, inspection arrangements, payment of applicable charges, identity documents, and the consignee's ability to collect cargo promptly.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, and any dangerous-goods or temperature requirements to our service team before requesting a firm quotation.
Ask for a complete routing proposal showing the confirmed gateway, transfer point, local delivery method, customs responsibility, and the point at which cargo liability changes.
Use strong, moisture-resistant packaging and clear piece marks. For remote or irregular handling environments, make each package suitable for manual transfer and include a reachable consignee contact.
For urgent or high-value shipments, request a contingency route and verify insurance, security arrangements, alternative delivery points, and the procedure for delays or flight cancellation before cargo dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ataq Airport receive international air cargo?
Acceptance cannot be assumed from the airport code alone. Our service team will verify the current operating carrier, cargo acceptance procedure, customs process, and local handling arrangements for the specific shipment.
Can I book a direct cargo flight to Ataq Airport?
A direct cargo movement depends on current carrier schedules, aircraft capability, permissions, and demand. We will check live availability and may propose an intermediate gateway or road-air alternative.
Are cold-chain shipments suitable for Ataq Airport?
Only after written confirmation of refrigerated storage, transfer protection, monitoring, and delivery timing. Temperature-sensitive cargo should not be tendered on the assumption that cold-chain facilities are available.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Provide origin, destination, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date, Incoterm, consignee details, and any special requirements such as dangerous goods, batteries, oversized pieces, or temperature control.
Who handles customs and final delivery?
The responsible party varies by routing and Incoterm. Before shipment, our service team will identify the importer or exporter of record, customs broker, cargo collection party, and local delivery provider.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, location, city, country, and time-zone details in this module are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Operational conditions such as carrier acceptance, handling facilities, customs availability, cut-off times, security procedures, and routing are variable and must be reconfirmed before shipment.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, consult the official aviation information domains iata.org and icao.int. These references do not replace live confirmation from the operating carrier, airport contact, customs broker, or local ground handler.

Verification boundary: No unverified runway dimensions, cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, throughput figure, airline frequency, operating hours, transit promise, or handling certification is presented.