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POS Piarco International Airport
Piarco International Airport (IATA: POS, ICAO:TTPP) is located in the the city of Port Of Spain, Trinidad and tobago. It is the primary international airport serving Port Of Spain and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+1868-669-4880

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IATA Code

POS

ICAO Code

TTPP

Name

Piarco International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Trinidad and tobago (TT)

City

Port Of Spain

Latitude

10.5953999

Longitude

-61.3372002

Time Zone

UTC-04:00

Phone Number

+1868-669-4880

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Airport Overview

Piarco International Airport（POS）, ICAO TTPP, is the principal international gateway serving Trinidad and the wider Port of Spain commercial area. It is located in Piarco, approximately 30 km east of downtown Port of Spain, on the island of Trinidad. For air freight, the airport is best assessed as an international passenger-led gateway with supporting cargo, general aviation and regional connectivity rather than as a dedicated global cargo hub. The south terminal has been renovated for executive aviation and supports cargo flights, general aviation and helicopter operations, while the north terminal handles commercial passenger traffic. Our service team uses the airport for shipment planning into Trinidad and Tobago, with routing, aircraft capacity, cargo acceptance and ground handling confirmed against the actual booking.

Airport	Piarco International Airport
Codes	IATA: POS \| ICAO: TTPP
Location	Piarco, serving Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Coordinates	10.5953999, -61.3372002
Local time	UTC−04:00
Airport telephone	+1 868 669 4880

Key Highlights

International gatewaySuitable for import and export planning serving Trinidad, with onward distribution arranged according to the final delivery location.

Passenger and cargo interfaceCommercial passenger activity is concentrated in the north terminal; cargo-related and general aviation activity is associated with the south terminal.

Regional network dependenceMany shipment plans rely on available airline network connections through Caribbean, North American or other international gateways.

Capacity must be verifiedFreighter availability, belly capacity, acceptance restrictions and cut-off times can change by date, commodity and airline.

Documentation-sensitive destinationAccurate consignee, customs, commodity and delivery information is essential before booking confirmation and pre-alert.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The south terminal is identified in the supplied airport information as supporting cargo flights, general aviation and helicopter operations. Our team confirms the actual handling location, acceptance window and handling agent for each shipment.
The south terminal includes aircraft parking positions and light-aircraft parking; this should not be interpreted as confirmation of a dedicated warehouse, cold store or dangerous-goods facility.
For general cargo, the available service normally depends on the appointed airline, ground handler, shipment dimensions, packaging and customs status. Warehouse acceptance must be checked before cargo delivery.
Cold-chain, pharmaceutical, dangerous goods, live animals, valuables and oversized cargo require commodity-specific pre-approval. Storage temperature, build-up capability and emergency handling arrangements must be confirmed in writing.
Our service team coordinates airway bill data, handling instructions, pre-alerts and destination delivery arrangements, but customs release and final collection remain subject to local authorities, the consignee and the appointed ground handler.

Facility access, bonded or customs-controlled storage, screening, refrigeration and dangerous-goods acceptance are operational details that may vary by handler and shipment. We verify them before cargo is tendered.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning patterns may include direct or connecting services within the Caribbean, as well as connections through North American and other international gateways. The usable route depends on the origin, airline network, aircraft capacity and commodity restrictions.
Passenger-aircraft belly capacity can be relevant for general cargo and smaller consignments, while larger, dense or special-handling shipments may require a freighter or a multi-leg routing.
Transit performance is affected by connection availability, weekend and holiday schedules, security screening, customs processing, weather, aircraft changes and the time required to transfer cargo between handling facilities.
We quote transit as an operational estimate only after checking the actual flight plan, cargo acceptance, transfer points and destination delivery requirements; no fixed transit time or flight frequency should be assumed before booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary hinterland is Trinidad, including the Port of Spain metropolitan area and commercial locations connected by road from Piarco. Delivery planning should account for the consignee’s exact address, customs status and local trucking availability.
Common planning categories may include industrial components, oil and energy-related equipment, machinery spares, commercial samples, consumer goods and time-sensitive business shipments. The actual commodity description must be stated precisely rather than grouped under a broad trade label.
Perishable food, seafood, pharmaceuticals, temperature-sensitive products and live animals require advance checks on packaging, acceptance, storage, handling priority and destination release.
For urgent production parts or service-critical shipments, our team assesses shipment density, dimensional weight, connection risk and the availability of an alternative gateway before selecting the route.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and handling cut-offs are shipment- and flight-specific. We obtain the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline and recommend delivery with a buffer for screening, document review and queueing.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnetized materials and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marking, labelling and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Airline approval must be secured before tender.
Customs and documents: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits and any commodity-specific documents must match the physical shipment. Incomplete consignee or tax information can delay clearance.
Special cargo: Temperature-controlled cargo, live animals, valuables, oversized pieces and cargo requiring security controls must be pre-advised. Our team confirms acceptance, handling conditions and destination collection arrangements before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the shipper, consignee, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, Incoterm and ready date to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
Provide a clear technical description and photographs for machinery, batteries, chemicals, medical products and other cargo that may trigger airline or customs review.
Use export-grade packaging with internal protection, moisture control where appropriate, visible piece markings and a packing list that reconciles with the airway bill.
For urgent or temperature-sensitive cargo, request a contingency routing or alternative gateway assessment at the quotation stage rather than after cargo has reached the origin terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Piarco International Airport handle international air freight?

Yes, the airport is an international gateway and the supplied airport information identifies cargo-flight activity at the south terminal. Actual acceptance depends on the airline, ground handler, commodity, aircraft capacity and customs arrangements.

Is Piarco International Airport a suitable gateway for dangerous goods?

It may be suitable for some dangerous-goods movements, but acceptance is not automatic. Our team first checks the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, labels, declaration, airline approval and destination handling capability.

How should a shipper plan a pharmaceutical or temperature-sensitive shipment?

Share the required temperature range, packaging type, logger requirements, piece dimensions and delivery urgency before booking. We then verify airline acceptance, transfer exposure, available handling conditions and destination release arrangements.

Can cargo be delivered directly to the airport on the day of departure?

Same-day delivery should not be assumed. The confirmed cut-off may be earlier than the scheduled departure because of screening, document checks and build-up. We provide the applicable tender instructions after the booking is accepted.

What information is needed to quote a shipment to Trinidad?

Our service team needs the origin and destination, exact commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, Incoterm, consignee details and any special-handling requirement. This information supports a realistic route and capacity check.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport codes, airport name, location, coordinates, address, telephone number, terminal description and stated airport characteristics are based on the supplied airport record. Operational details such as flight availability, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling facilities, customs release and special-cargo capability require shipment-specific confirmation.

For independent reference and current operational verification, consult the relevant airport authority and international aviation information sources:

tntairports.com — Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago information source.
iata.org — IATA airport and air cargo industry reference.
icao.int — ICAO aviation standards and reference information.

Schedules, airline routings, tariffs, handling arrangements, customs requirements and facility capabilities can change. Our service team confirms the applicable conditions before booking and cargo tender.