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QCH Colatina Airport
Colatina Airport (IATA: QCH, ICAO:SNCX) is located in the the city of Colatina, Brazil.

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IATA Code

QCH

ICAO Code

SNCX

Name

Colatina Airport

Type

Country / Region

Brazil (BR)

City

Colatina

Latitude

-19.4869995

Longitude

-40.5793991

Time Zone

UTC-03:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Colatina Airport (QCH)

Colatina Airport is a local or regional aerodrome serving Colatina in Espírito Santo, Brazil. The supplied airport record identifies the facility as IATA QCH and ICAO SNCX, located at approximately 19.4869995° S, 40.5793991° W, in the UTC−03:00 time zone. Its logistics role should be assessed as a local collection, delivery, charter, general-aviation and regional-connectivity point rather than assumed to be an international cargo gateway. The supplied record does not establish scheduled cargo operations, customs availability, warehouse capacity or airline coverage. Our service team therefore treats the airport as an origin or destination requiring operational confirmation before booking. For international shipments, we can evaluate a road feeder connection to a larger Brazilian gateway when direct uplift, customs handling or specialized cargo infrastructure is not confirmed.

Airport name	Colatina Airport
IATA / ICAO	QCH / SNCX
Country / city	Brazil / Colatina
Coordinates	19.4869995° S, 40.5793991° W
Time zone	UTC−03:00
Operational classification	Local or regional airport; cargo capabilities require pre-confirmation

Key Highlights

Fast feasibility checks for forwarders

Regional rather than gateway positioningDo not assume international acceptance, bonded handling or routine cargo uplift from the airport.

Pre-booking is essentialOur team should verify operating status, aircraft acceptance, local handling contacts and available uplift for every shipment.

Gateway connection may be requiredInternational cargo may need trucking to or from a larger Brazilian airport with confirmed airline, customs and cargo-terminal services.

Time-sensitive cargo needs a contingencyTemperature-controlled, dangerous, live-animal and high-value shipments require written acceptance before cargo is collected.

Local delivery planning mattersRoad distance, vehicle access, consignee receiving hours and airport-side collection rules can determine the practical transit plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility verification before cargo tender

Specific cargo-terminal infrastructure is not established by the supplied record. Our service team will confirm the following items with the airport operator, handling agent or nominated carrier before issuing final routing instructions:

Acceptance point: whether cargo is received directly at Colatina Airport, through a local agent, or only through a connecting gateway.
Storage conditions: availability of general storage, secure holding space, refrigerated or temperature-controlled handling, and maximum dwell time.
Special cargo: prior acceptance for dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables, valuables and oversized pieces.
Customs and bonded handling: confirmation of export or import customs presence, bonded storage, transit procedures and document hand-off arrangements.
Ground equipment: aircraft loading method, forklift or high-loader availability, piece-weight restrictions and delivery or collection vehicle access.
Operating window: cargo receiving hours, public holidays, security screening arrangements and cut-off times, all subject to written confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing should be built around confirmed uplift

For shipments originating near Colatina, our team may compare direct local-airport handling with a road feeder movement to a Brazilian gateway offering confirmed domestic or international air cargo capacity.
For imports, the practical sequence may be gateway customs clearance or bonded transfer followed by road delivery to Colatina, subject to the selected customs procedure and carrier acceptance.
Airline, charter and general-aviation availability can change by season, aircraft type, weather, maintenance and local operating restrictions; no routine route or frequency should be presumed.
Transit time depends on confirmed uplift, connection availability, road distance, customs inspection, cargo readiness and weekend or holiday schedules. Our quotations should therefore state a routing assumption rather than promise a fixed airport-to-airport time.

Before dispatch, request a confirmed routing sheet showing the actual airport sequence, carrier or road feeder provider, acceptance location, cut-off, document deadline and contingency gateway.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Colatina-area collection and delivery profile

Service area: Colatina and nearby municipalities in Espírito Santo may be served through a combination of local airport handling and road feeder transport, depending on the final routing.
Typical regional freight: general commercial goods, industrial parts, urgent maintenance items, samples, documents and other shipment categories that benefit from rapid regional movement.
Potential local-industry cargo: manufactured goods, machinery components, tools, packaging materials and spare parts should be assessed for dimensions, weight, handling equipment and vehicle access.
Perishables and healthcare goods: these may require refrigerated transport, validated packaging and a confirmed temperature chain; airport proximity alone does not demonstrate cold-chain capability.
High-value or sensitive cargo: use discreet packaging, secure road transport and documented handovers, with insurance and security requirements agreed before collection.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that prevent avoidable shipment failure

Cut-off control: obtain the actual acceptance and tender deadline from the handling party; a local airport may not operate a conventional cargo-terminal cut-off.
Accurate declaration: provide commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, HS information where required, airway bill instructions and any permits before cargo collection.
Dangerous goods: batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice and equipment containing batteries must be identified before booking. Classification, packing, marking, labelling and acceptance must follow applicable air-transport requirements.
Customs and inspection: customs, security screening and physical examination arrangements must be confirmed for the actual gateway and procedure. Do not send export cargo to the local airport until the responsible clearance point is identified.
Delivery and collection: confirm consignee hours, identification requirements, vehicle dimensions, unloading equipment, storage liability and the process for missed collection or refused cargo.

Shipping Tips

Recommended booking workflow

Send our service team the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, cargo value, origin, destination, ready date and any special handling requirement.
Ask us to verify whether Colatina Airport can be used for the planned movement, including operating status, cargo acceptance, aircraft limitations, handling contact and security process.
Prepare strong export packaging with clear piece identification, weight marks and handling labels. For temperature-sensitive goods, provide the required temperature range and packaging validation information.
Keep a gateway alternative available. If local uplift, customs or special-cargo acceptance cannot be confirmed, our team can compare road feeder transport with a larger Brazilian airport.

FAQs

Frequently asked operational questions

Can Colatina Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our team must confirm the airport’s current operating permissions, customs arrangement, handling agent and an accepting carrier before booking. A gateway-and-road solution may be more suitable.

Can I use Colatina Airport for an urgent export shipment?

Possibly, but urgency does not replace feasibility confirmation. We first verify aircraft uplift, acceptance deadline, security screening, documents and the road connection to the actual export gateway.

Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries or dry ice accepted?

Acceptance is shipment-specific and must be confirmed in writing. Provide the UN number where applicable, proper shipping name, packing instruction, net quantity, battery details and dry-ice weight before we request approval.

Is refrigerated storage available at the airport?

It should not be presumed from the airport name or location. For pharmaceuticals and perishables, our team will verify storage, transfer time, temperature monitoring and the complete road-air-road chain.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide the commodity, package dimensions, gross weight, number of pieces, value, ready date, Incoterm, origin and destination, plus any dangerous-goods, temperature, oversized or security requirement. This allows us to compare direct and gateway-based routings.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

The airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time zone shown above are reproduced from the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to logistics planning guidance and are not presented as confirmation of current schedules, cargo capacity, customs status, warehouse facilities, airline service, opening hours or performance statistics.

Brazilian civil aviation reference: gov.br/anac
Brazilian air-navigation reference: decea.mil.br
Customs and foreign-trade reference: gov.br/receitafederal
International air-transport standards reference: iata.org

Current airport access, handling arrangements, customs procedures, carrier acceptance and routing must be revalidated by our service team against the operating parties and authorities before cargo is tendered.