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KNH Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport)
Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport) (IATA: KNH, ICAO:RCBS) is located in the the city of Kinmen, Taiwan,china.

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IATA Code

KNH

ICAO Code

RCBS

Name

Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport)

Type

Country / Region

Taiwan,china (TW)

City

Kinmen

Latitude

24.4278900

Longitude

118.3592000

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

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Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport)（KNH）

Regional airport serving Kinmen, Taiwan, China · ICAO: RCBS

Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport) is a regional airport serving Kinmen and is primarily associated with scheduled passenger connectivity rather than large-scale freighter operations. Its location on Kinmen makes it operationally different from a mainland Taiwan international cargo gateway: available cargo uplift, acceptance procedures and onward connections should be verified shipment by shipment. Our service team can assess whether a shipment is suitable for direct acceptance, passenger-aircraft belly capacity or an alternative routing through a larger Taiwanese gateway. For international freight, documentation, customs treatment, security screening, commodity restrictions and onward transfer arrangements must be confirmed before booking. The airport operates in UTC+08:00 and is located in Kinmen at approximately 118.3592000°E, 24.4278900°N.

Airport name	Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport)
IATA / ICAO	KNH / RCBS
Location	Kinmen, Taiwan, China
Coordinates	24.4278900°N, 118.3592000°E
Time zone	UTC+08:00

Key Highlights

Regional operating profilePassenger-oriented regional connectivity means cargo acceptance should not be assumed to match a dedicated international cargo airport.

Capacity-sensitive upliftFreight availability may depend on aircraft type, passenger load, seasonal demand and carrier acceptance rules.

Cross-border planning requiredInternational shipments may need a separately planned transfer through an appropriate gateway, with customs and security requirements reviewed in advance.

Local delivery constraintsIsland collection and final delivery can require additional vehicle coordination, ferry or connecting-air-service planning and longer contingency buffers.

Pre-confirmation is essentialOur team verifies routing, commodity eligibility, cut-off, handling capability and consignee delivery arrangements before issuing a firm plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport data does not establish that Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport) provides the full range of dedicated cargo-gateway facilities. The following service points therefore require shipment-specific confirmation rather than assumption.

Acceptance and warehouse handling: cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, storage duration and delivery windows depend on the operating carrier and appointed ground handler.
Special cargo: chilled, frozen, pharmaceutical, perishable, valuable, oversized and live-animal shipments require advance written confirmation of equipment, acceptance conditions and handling responsibility.
Dangerous goods: dangerous-goods acceptance is subject to the carrier’s approval, current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, packaging, marking, documentation and available trained handling resources.
Customs and security: export or import customs procedures, screening, inspection and release arrangements must be aligned with the actual routing and customs jurisdiction.
Transfer and collection: cargo may need to move through a larger gateway or an external consolidation point; our team coordinates the handover plan and delivery appointment where available.

Facility capability, storage access and operating hours can change by carrier and handling contract. Obtain acceptance confirmation before moving cargo to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Local and regional uplift: the practical option may be passenger-aircraft belly capacity or a carrier-approved local movement, subject to aircraft payload, booking status and commodity restrictions.
Gateway connection: international air freight may be routed via a larger Taiwanese gateway or another approved hub, followed by a separate domestic or regional connection to Kinmen when required.
Transit planning: total elapsed time is affected by flight availability, transfer cut-offs, customs release, security screening, weekend or holiday schedules, weather and island-side delivery arrangements.
Service commitment: our service team provides a confirmed routing only after checking the actual carrier schedule, acceptance status, connection protection and consignee delivery requirements; no fixed transit time should be assumed from airport location alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Kinmen island and its local commercial, public-sector, retail and tourism-related demand.
Time-sensitive consignments: documents, samples, replacement parts, small commercial parcels and urgent supplies may be considered when the carrier accepts them and the connection is workable.
Consumer and retail goods: packaged general cargo may move through passenger-oriented capacity, subject to size, weight, security and airline acceptance limits.
Controlled or sensitive goods: food, medicines, batteries, chemicals, biological materials and live animals require advance classification and confirmation of the complete routing.
Industrial shipments: heavy, oversized or project cargo is generally better evaluated through a larger gateway with dedicated handling and a separately arranged island delivery leg.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: do not use a generic airport cut-off. The effective deadline is set by the booked carrier and handler and may be earlier when cargo requires screening, documentation review or special handling.
Accurate commodity declaration: provide the commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, dimensions, gross weight, HS classification where applicable and a complete description of the goods.
Dangerous goods and batteries: identify lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnetized materials and other regulated articles before booking. SDS, UN specification packaging, shipper’s declaration or additional approvals may be required.
Customs and inspection: customs may examine cargo or request revised documents. Our service team will coordinate the response, but release timing remains subject to the competent authorities and carrier procedures.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile before pickup: commodity, dimensions, pieces, gross weight, value, battery status, temperature requirement and destination delivery address.
Request a routing comparison from our service team that separates airport-to-airport movement, gateway transfer and final island delivery rather than treating them as one generic airfreight leg.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clearly marked piece counts and handling labels. Avoid mixed commodities in one package unless the carrier and customs documentation support the consolidation.
Build contingency time for weather, capacity changes, inspections and missed connections; for urgent cargo, obtain a confirmed alternative gateway before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport) handle international air freight directly?: Direct acceptance depends on the operating carrier, current route, customs arrangement, security process and commodity. Our team confirms the complete movement before cargo is tendered and may recommend a larger gateway when direct handling is unsuitable.
Can I send dangerous goods or lithium batteries through Kinmen Airport (Shang Yi Airport)?: Only after carrier and handler approval. The shipment must be classified correctly and comply with applicable IATA, airline and local requirements. Battery type, watt-hour rating, packing method and documentation should be submitted during quotation.
Are temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical shipments accepted?: Acceptance is not automatic. We verify packaging, required temperature range, handover time, storage capability, flight connection and contingency handling. Validated shipper-owned packaging may be necessary.
What documents are normally needed?: At minimum, accurate transport instructions and commercial documents are generally required. Depending on the commodity and routing, customs declarations, permits, certificates, SDS, dangerous-goods documents or health documentation may also be needed.
What is the best alternative if capacity is unavailable?: Our service team compares a gateway transfer, another approved regional routing or a combined air-and-ground solution. The final choice depends on cargo urgency, customs status, delivery location, size and carrier acceptance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, aviation regulatory references and operational verification should be checked against authoritative sources. The fixed airport fields in this module are based on the supplied airport record; operational availability, carrier acceptance, schedules, cut-offs, facilities and customs procedures require current shipment-specific confirmation.

Regulatory and airport verification: caa.gov.tw
Customs and import/export compliance: web.customs.gov.tw
International airport and airline cargo standards: iata.org

Source boundary: no unsupported claims are made here regarding cargo-terminal area, warehouse equipment, dedicated dangerous-goods storage, cold-chain certification, annual throughput, airline frequency, charges or guaranteed transit time.