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KHH Kaohsiung International Airport
Kaohsiung International Airport (IATA: KHH, ICAO:RCKH) is located in the the city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan,china. It is the primary international airport serving Kaohsiung and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+88678057630

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IATA Code

KHH

ICAO Code

RCKH

Name

Kaohsiung International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Taiwan,china (TW)

City

Kaohsiung

Latitude

22.5771008

Longitude

120.3499985

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

Phone Number

+88678057630

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Airport Overview · International Air Freight

Kaohsiung International Airport（KHH）

Kaohsiung International Airport is located in Siaogang District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China, and operates as a passenger and international air cargo gateway for southern Taiwan. Its location supports manufacturing, technology, marine, retail and agricultural supply chains around Kaohsiung and the wider southern Taiwan market. The airport has dedicated cargo facilities for domestic and international handling. Our service team can coordinate airline space, export documentation, cargo acceptance, customs interfaces and destination delivery, subject to the confirmed carrier schedule and current terminal requirements.

Airport name	Kaohsiung International Airport
Codes	IATA: KHH \| ICAO: RCKH
Location	Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China
Coordinates	22.5771008, 120.3499985
Local time	UTC+08:00
Airport telephone	+886 7 805 7630

Key Highlights

Southern Taiwan gatewaySuitable for shipments originating in Kaohsiung and nearby southern industrial areas, reducing unnecessary inland transfer before airport acceptance.

International and domestic cargo handlingThe supplied airport record identifies two cargo terminals serving storage and transportation requirements for domestic and international freight.

Mixed belly-cargo operating environmentCapacity and routing may depend on passenger-aircraft belly space, freighter availability, aircraft type and seasonal airline planning.

Port-linked logistics marketKaohsiung’s industrial and maritime economy creates demand for electronics, machinery, components, garments, perishables and urgent replenishment cargo.

Schedule-sensitive planningOur team confirms the actual carrier, cut-off, cargo acceptance window and onward connection rather than relying on a nominal airport-to-airport transit estimate.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Dedicated cargo terminals: Cargo is handled through dedicated facilities identified in the supplied airport information. The specific terminal, acceptance counter and handling agent must be confirmed against the booked airline and shipment type.
Export and import handling: Typical services include cargo acceptance, documentation screening, build-up or breakdown, storage, security procedures and transfer to the aircraft or delivery point. Service scope and cut-off times vary by handling agent.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: For pharmaceuticals, biological materials, seafood and fresh produce, our team requests the applicable cool-room process, temperature range, packaging instructions and acceptance limitations before booking.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods acceptance is subject to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, airline approval, correct packing instruction, marks, labels, Shipper’s Declaration where required, and the handling agent’s screening capability.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export declarations, commercial invoices, packing lists, permits and product-specific documents may be required. Customs release and physical inspection can affect the handover sequence and planned departure.
Special cargo coordination: Live animals, oversized pieces, lithium batteries, valuable cargo, human remains and other controlled commodities require advance confirmation of airline acceptance, equipment, documentation and security arrangements.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Asia-Pacific movements: Kaohsiung International Airport is generally used for regional connections within East and Southeast Asia, with final routing dependent on the airline’s current network, available capacity and transfer airport.
Long-haul destinations: Shipments to Europe, North America, the Middle East or other long-haul markets may move through an airline hub or an interline gateway. The selected routing should be checked for transfer restrictions, terminal compatibility and customs requirements.
Carrier selection: The supplied airport information identifies China Airlines, EVA Air, Uni Air, Mandarin Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan among carriers associated with the airport. Actual cargo acceptance, freighter or belly capacity and destination coverage must be reconfirmed for each booking.
Transit planning: The main variables are export customs release, cargo acceptance cut-off, screening, aircraft capacity, connection protection, weekends and public holidays, weather, and destination customs clearance. Our service team provides a confirmed routing and estimated milestone plan only after shipment details are available.

Airport-to-airport transit time is not the same as door-to-door delivery time. For urgent cargo, our team compares direct, hub-transit and alternative-airport options after checking the required delivery date and commodity restrictions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary origin marketKaohsiung City and southern Taiwan are the immediate catchment area. Shippers from more distant locations should compare inland trucking time, airport cut-offs and the risk of an additional transfer.

Industrial and technology cargoCommon forwarding requirements may include electronic components, machinery parts, precision instruments, industrial controls, molds and engineering spares.

Marine and port-related supply chainsUrgent vessel spares, marine equipment, repair parts and time-critical industrial supplies may require fast booking, accurate consignee details and controlled delivery coordination.

Consumer and textile cargoGarments, footwear, samples, retail replenishment and e-commerce parcels may be handled where the carrier, security process and destination import model are suitable.

Perishables and healthcare productsSeafood, fresh food, pharmaceuticals and laboratory materials require commodity-specific packaging, temperature planning, permits and a clearly defined handover chain.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline booking cut-off, cargo terminal acceptance cut-off, security screening and customs declaration timing are separate milestones. Our team confirms each deadline for the selected flight; late delivery may result in rollover to a later departure.
Accurate commodity declaration: The commercial description must identify the actual goods, material, quantity and intended use. Generic descriptions such as “parts,” “samples” or “accessories” may trigger clarification or inspection.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, fuels and equipment containing batteries require classification and document review before booking. Do not tender undeclared dangerous goods.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, permits, certificates of origin or product approvals may be needed depending on the commodity and destination. Physical examination, document discrepancy or missing permits can delay release.
Delivery and collection: Before dispatch, confirm pieces, weight, dimensions, palletization, consignee contact, delivery appointment, unloading equipment and any airport or terminal collection restrictions.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, gross weight, dimensions, ready time, origin address, destination airport and required delivery date before requesting a firm option.
For temperature-controlled or perishable cargo, provide the acceptable temperature range, packaging validation, storage duration, gel-pack or dry-ice details, and emergency contact. Confirm whether dry ice is regulated for the selected flight.
For dangerous goods, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantity, package type and required declaration before space is requested.
Build buffer for customs release, security screening, terminal acceptance and truck travel. If the shipment is highly time-critical, our team can compare a different departure gateway or a hub connection, subject to operational feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kaohsiung International Airport handle international export cargo?: Yes. The supplied airport record identifies dedicated cargo terminals for domestic and international storage and transportation. Acceptance remains dependent on the selected airline, handling agent, commodity and current operating conditions. Our team verifies the cargo acceptance point before delivery.
How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?: There is no single cut-off for every shipment. Airline booking cut-off, customs release, security screening and terminal acceptance windows vary by carrier and commodity. Our service team issues the applicable delivery deadline after the flight and handling agent are confirmed.
Can pharmaceuticals, seafood or other temperature-sensitive cargo be shipped?: These commodities may be accepted when the airline, handling agent, packaging and required temperature process are suitable. Advance approval is recommended, and the shipper should provide temperature, packaging, labeling and permit details before tender.
What documents are normally needed for export air freight?: Common documents include an air waybill instruction, commercial invoice, packing list and export customs information. Depending on the goods, additional permits, certificates, dangerous goods declarations, battery documents or health and origin certificates may apply.
Is a direct flight always the fastest option?: Not necessarily. A direct option can be limited by capacity or acceptance restrictions, while a hub connection may offer an earlier departure. Our service team compares the complete milestone chain, including truck delivery, customs, terminal cut-off, transfer risk and destination clearance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, name, city, coordinates, time zone, telephone number and the description of dedicated cargo terminals are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Carrier associations and the historical cargo figure contained in that record should be revalidated against current airline and airport operating information before commercial quoting.

For regulatory and operational verification, our service team recommends checking the current information published by the Taiwan Civil Aviation Administration at caa.gov.tw, Taiwan Customs Administration at web.customs.gov.tw, and the International Air Transport Association at iata.org. These sources support regulatory and industry-level verification; they do not replace the confirmed airline booking, handling-agent instruction or customs decision for an individual shipment.

Schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, storage arrangements, available equipment, dangerous goods capability and delivery procedures are time-sensitive. Our platform confirms these items case by case before cargo tender.