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ILQ Ilo Airport
Ilo Airport (IATA: ILQ, ICAO:SPLO) is located in the the city of Ilo, Peru.

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IATA Code

ILQ

ICAO Code

SPLO

Name

Ilo Airport

Type

Country / Region

Peru (PE)

City

Ilo

Latitude

-17.6949997

Longitude

-71.3440018

Time Zone

UTC−05:00

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Airport Overview

Ilo Airport（ILQ; ICAO: SPLO）serves Ilo in southern Peru and is recorded at approximately 17.6949997°S, 71.3440018°W, in the UTC−05:00 time zone. It is best assessed as a regional airport rather than a major international cargo gateway. For international forwarding, our service team normally evaluates the airport as a possible local uplift or delivery point while checking current operational status, aircraft availability, customs arrangements and onward connections. The supplied airport record lists zero air and express operators, so no active scheduled cargo capability should be assumed without carrier and ground-handler confirmation.

Airport	Ilo Airport
Location	Ilo, Peru
Country	Peru (PE)
Coordinates	17.6949997°S, 71.3440018°W
Time zone	UTC−05:00
Record indicators	air_num: 0; exp_num: 0; is_main: 0

Key Highlights

Regional, non-hub profile: suitable for shipment planning only after confirming operating flights, cargo acceptance and ground handling.
International shipments may require routing through a larger Peruvian gateway, followed by domestic air, road or multimodal delivery to Ilo.
Time-sensitive cargo requires advance verification of acceptance cut-offs, security screening, handling equipment and terminal access.
Industrial and maritime-linked cargo may be more relevant to the local catchment than consolidated e-commerce or high-frequency express traffic.
Our service team can compare direct uplift, gateway transfer and road-feeder options against the shipment’s urgency and handling requirements.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data does not establish the presence, capacity or operating hours of a dedicated cargo terminal. Accordingly, the following controls should be treated as pre-booking verification points rather than confirmed facilities.

General cargo handlingConfirm whether cargo is accepted through an airport handling agent, passenger-terminal process or an appointed local operator. Pallet, loose-carton and oversize acceptance must be checked separately.

Temperature-controlled cargoDo not presume cold rooms, active containers or pharmaceutical handling. Arrange preconditioning, transfer protection and maximum out-of-refrigeration time with the handler.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on an approved carrier, trained personnel, packaging compliance and available screening. Obtain written confirmation before tendering any regulated article.

Customs and bonded handlingVerify whether export or import clearance can be completed locally or must be performed at another customs-enabled gateway. Bonded storage and inspection arrangements require case-by-case confirmation.

Security and screeningConfirm cargo screening method, documentation cut-off, shipper identification requirements and access restrictions before dispatching cargo to the airport.

Pickup and deliveryUse a local delivery partner only after confirming vehicle access, cargo release procedure, consignee identification and any restrictions on after-hours collection.

Routes & Transit Times

International origin to Ilo: cargo will commonly need a connection through a larger Peruvian or international gateway if a suitable direct service is not operating. The exact routing depends on available capacity and customs requirements.
Gateway transfer: shipments may move by domestic air, road feeder or combined transport after arrival at the selected gateway. Our team will confirm whether the transfer is under a through airway bill or requires separate transport documents.
Carrier selection: airline, freighter, passenger-belly and integrator availability can change by season and operating schedule; no carrier or frequency is assumed from the airport record.
Transit planning: actual lead time is affected by flight availability, connection protection, security screening, customs inspection, weekend or holiday handling, road conditions and cargo readiness. Transit is therefore quoted only after operational confirmation.

For urgent or high-value cargo, our service team recommends obtaining a confirmed routing plan and fallback gateway before cargo handover, rather than relying on an unverified local uplift.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Ilo urban and coastal area: the airport primarily relates to local passenger, business and regional logistics demand around Ilo rather than the consolidation role of a national cargo hub.
Industrial and project shipments: urgent maintenance parts, tools, electrical components, valves, instruments and documents may require air transport when production or port operations cannot wait for normal surface freight.
Maritime and port-related demand: vessel spares, marine equipment and time-critical replacement parts may be suitable, subject to dimensions, security controls and consignee coordination.
Perishable and temperature-sensitive goods: seafood, food products, flowers or medicines should be accepted only after confirming cold-chain protection, packaging duration and local release capability.
Oversize and heavy cargo: aircraft payload, loading equipment, road access and terminal acceptance must be assessed individually; project cargo may be better suited to sea, road or a gateway-plus-feeder plan.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain the confirmed acceptance, documentation and cargo-delivery cut-offs from the actual carrier or handler. A regional airport may not provide the same late-receiving flexibility as a major cargo hub.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package instructions and shipper’s declaration where required. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and equipment containing fuel require advance review.
Customs documents: align commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, export declaration and permits with the selected routing. Customs inspection or gateway transfer may require additional release coordination.
Special cargo: declare temperature requirements, live animals, human remains, valuables, fragile goods and oversized pieces before booking. Do not tender such shipments until facilities and acceptance are confirmed in writing.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready date, Incoterm, consignee details and any special handling requirement before requesting a quote.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks, gross weight, handling labels and moisture protection; verify whether the planned aircraft and transfer points can accept the packed dimensions.
For cargo destined for Ilo, compare direct local handling with a gateway solution that offers stronger customs, screening, storage and airline capacity.
Build a contingency plan for flight disruption or local handling limitations, including alternative gateway delivery, road feeder capacity and consignee availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ilo Airport be used for international air freight?

It may be considered as part of an international routing, but international acceptance, customs processing and onward connections must be verified for the specific shipment. Our team will not treat the airport as a confirmed international cargo gateway solely from its airport code.

Are regular cargo flights or express services available?

The supplied record lists air_num and exp_num as zero. This does not establish a current schedule, so our team must confirm an operating carrier, cargo acceptance and handling agent before booking.

How should urgent marine spare parts be routed?

Provide vessel ETA, port or delivery location, part dimensions, weight and dangerous-goods status immediately. We will compare local uplift with a larger-gateway routing and road feeder, including the risk of customs or after-hours release delays.

Can temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals or seafood be shipped through Ilo Airport?

Only after confirming active or passive temperature-control arrangements, acceptance limits, screening, storage and delivery timing. Use validated packaging and document the required temperature range and maximum exposure time.

What is the main operational risk when using this airport?

The principal risk is assuming that a regional airport has hub-level cargo infrastructure or frequent uplift. Pre-confirm the carrier, handler, customs route, cut-offs, equipment, cargo release procedure and fallback plan before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, time zone and record indicators in this module are taken from the supplied airport master data for Ilo Airport. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance and require confirmation with the actual carrier, ground handler and customs authorities before shipment tender.

For regulatory and operational verification, our service team may cross-check applicable Peruvian civil aviation information through mtc.gob.pe, customs and foreign-trade procedures through sunat.gob.pe, and international air-transport standards through iata.org and icao.int.

These sources support regulatory and standards verification; they do not confirm a current flight schedule, cargo terminal, handling capacity, customs opening hours, service frequency or transit time for Ilo Airport. Such details remain subject to written confirmation at the time of booking.