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PCV Punta Chivato Airstrip
Punta Chivato Airstrip (IATA: PCV) is located in the the city of Punta Chivato, Mexico.

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IATA Code

PCV

ICAO Code

Name

Punta Chivato Airstrip

Type

Country / Region

Mexico (MX)

City

Punta Chivato

Latitude

27.0691700

Longitude

-111.9622000

Time Zone

UTC-07:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Punta Chivato Airstrip（PCV）

Punta Chivato Airstrip is located in Punta Chivato, Baja California Sur, Mexico, at approximately 27.0691700°N, 111.9622000°W and UTC−07:00. Based on the supplied airport record, no ICAO code is assigned and the airport is not identified as a main airport. It should therefore be treated as a small airstrip serving a remote coastal locality rather than as a scheduled international cargo gateway. Our service team can use it for case-by-case charter, private-aircraft, project or local delivery planning, but regular cargo acceptance, customs availability, aircraft compatibility and ground handling must be confirmed before any booking is presented as firm.

Airport name	Punta Chivato Airstrip
IATA / ICAO	PCV / No ICAO code supplied in the airport record
Location	Punta Chivato, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Coordinates	27.0691700, -111.9622000
Time zone	UTC−07:00

Key Highlights

Operational Profile for Freight Forwarders

Small-airstrip profilePlan for non-standard cargo handling, limited equipment and restricted aircraft or operating windows until locally verified.

Not a confirmed cargo gatewayThe supplied record shows no cargo or express flight count; do not assume scheduled freighter, bonded warehouse or export desk capability.

Remote-location exposurePre-arranged trucking, local contact support and recovery planning are more important than airport-to-airport routing alone.

Customs separation riskInternational customs formalities may need to be completed through an authorized Mexican gateway before onward movement to Punta Chivato.

Best-fit shipmentsSmall, non-hazardous, non-temperature-sensitive consignments, urgent local supplies and pre-coordinated charter movements are generally easier to evaluate.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Verification Before Booking

Our service team will request written confirmation from the operating party, aircraft operator or appointed ground representative before accepting cargo instructions. The following capabilities should not be presumed from the IATA listing alone:

Whether an identifiable cargo acceptance point, cargo terminal or cargo agent is available at the airstrip.
Whether cargo weighing, pallet or ULD handling, forklifts, loading ramps and secure short-term storage are available.
Whether refrigerated storage, pharmaceutical handling, dangerous-goods segregation or live-animal facilities are available; these should be treated as unavailable until confirmed.
Whether Mexican Customs or another authorized authority operates an on-site clearance function. If not, customs processing must be arranged at an approved gateway or through an authorized broker.
Whether local delivery vehicles can reach the airstrip, including access conditions, payload limits, loading hours and consignee collection arrangements.

A booking confirmation for transport to Punta Chivato Airstrip is not, by itself, confirmation of cargo acceptance, customs clearance or final-mile delivery capability.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Strategy

For international cargo, our team will normally assess a suitable Mexican or North American gateway with confirmed customs, handling and airline connectivity, followed by a separately verified domestic, charter or surface leg.
For domestic cargo, possible connections depend on aircraft performance, operator authorization, weather, fuel planning, daylight restrictions and local handling arrangements; no scheduled route or frequency should be assumed.
Transit time is driven by gateway availability, customs release, charter positioning, road access and consignee readiness rather than by air distance alone. We will quote only after the operating carrier and ground chain confirm feasibility.
For urgent cargo, a direct charter assessment may be more realistic than attempting to build a standard interline itinerary, subject to aircraft suitability and local permissions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Local Delivery Considerations

The primary service area is Punta Chivato and nearby communities in Baja California Sur; the effective hinterland is constrained by road distance, vehicle availability and access conditions.
Potentially suitable cargo includes pre-coordinated resort or remote-site supplies, maintenance parts, tools, documents, small machinery components and other time-sensitive local provisions.
High-value electronics, pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods and live animals require enhanced confirmation of security, temperature control, regulatory acceptance and emergency response before tender.
Oversized, heavy or awkward freight may require a site survey because aircraft payload, runway characteristics, loading method and road delivery equipment are not established by the supplied record.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Alert and Risk Controls

Cut-off: Use a shipment-specific cut-off issued by the actual operator or handling representative. A standard airline terminal cut-off must not be applied automatically.
Documentation: Prepare commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, commodity description, value, origin, dimensions, weights and any required import or export permits. Customs requirements should be checked with an authorized Mexican broker.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, temperature-controlled goods, perishables and live animals require advance acceptance and the relevant declarations, packaging and handling plan. Do not tender them on a passenger or charter assumption.
Delivery and release: Confirm who receives the shipment, where identity and cargo checks occur, whether storage is possible and whether a truck can access the site. Arrange contingency storage or an alternative gateway if the local handover fails.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, Incoterms, origin, destination contact and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
Use robust, weather-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and lifting information. For irregular or heavy pieces, provide photographs and a packing drawing before aircraft selection.
Obtain pre-approval for batteries, chemicals, aerosols, dry ice, perishables, medical goods or live animals; generic descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” are not sufficient.
Keep a gateway-and-surface alternative available. Our team can compare a confirmed Mexican gateway, domestic trucking or charter solution when direct delivery to Punta Chivato Airstrip cannot be operationally validated.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Punta Chivato Airstrip accept ordinary international air cargo?

Not automatically. Our team must first verify the operating aircraft, cargo acceptance point, customs route, ground handling and consignee handover. A gateway shipment with a separately arranged domestic or charter leg may be required.

Is an ICAO code required for booking?

The supplied airport record does not provide an ICAO code. The operating carrier or charter broker may use its own operational location reference, so the exact airport name, coordinates and local contact should be included in the request.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be sent to Punta Chivato Airstrip?

Only after written acceptance by the actual operator and confirmation of the complete handling chain. The shipper must provide the applicable dangerous-goods declaration, packing details, battery information and emergency contact data where required.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals or perishables be handled there?

Do not assume cold-chain storage or monitored handover. Our service team will verify packaging duration, aircraft acceptance, local storage, delivery timing and contingency arrangements before quoting a temperature-sensitive solution.

What information is needed for a feasibility check?

Provide cargo dimensions and weight, commodity, value, packing type, origin, consignee contact, required date, delivery address, special handling needs and whether customs clearance is required. Photos and site-access details are useful for large or fragile cargo.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport name, IATA code, location, coordinates, country, city, time zone and the absence of a supplied ICAO code are reproduced from the airport record provided for this page. The record does not establish runway dimensions, operating hours, cargo facilities, customs presence, aircraft restrictions, airline schedules, cargo throughput or transit times; those items are intentionally presented as matters requiring shipment-specific confirmation.

For Mexican aviation and customs compliance checks, our service team should verify current requirements with the relevant Mexican authorities and the appointed customs broker. Reference domains for regulatory and industry cross-checking include gob.mx and iata.org. These domains do not constitute confirmation that Punta Chivato Airstrip provides a particular cargo service.