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SXF Berlin Schonefeld Airport
Berlin Schonefeld Airport (IATA: SXF, ICAO:EDDB) is located in the the city of Berlin, Germany.

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IATA Code

SXF

ICAO Code

EDDB

Name

Berlin Schonefeld Airport

Type

Country / Region

Germany (DE)

City

Berlin

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Longitude

0.0000000

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Berlin Schonefeld Airport (SXF)

Historical airport identity

Berlin Schonefeld Airport was a former international airport serving Berlin and the surrounding Brandenburg region, located southeast of the city. Its independent airport name and IATA code ceased to exist on 25 October 2020. Large parts of the former infrastructure were incorporated into Berlin Brandenburg Airport, which retains ICAO code EDDB. For current export, import and transit planning, our service team treats the historical Berlin Schonefeld Airport record as a legacy reference and verifies all bookings, airway bills, cargo acceptance and terminal instructions against the current Berlin Brandenburg Airport operation.

Airport record	Berlin Schonefeld Airport
IATA code	SXF — historical code, no longer an independent airport code
ICAO code	EDDB — currently associated with Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Country / city	Germany / Berlin
Logistics classification	Former international passenger airport and regional air logistics gateway; current movements require verification under Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Key Highlights for Freight Forwarders

Legacy-code risk

Using SXF alone can cause booking, customs or truck-delivery discrepancies. Our team confirms the current airport code, terminal and handling location before issuing shipping instructions.

Berlin–Brandenburg gateway

The airport record relates to the Berlin metropolitan area and Brandenburg logistics market, with road distribution often forming an important part of the end-to-end plan.

Connection-dependent cargo

Long-haul and specialist cargo may require an airline or integrator connection through another European gateway; routing, uplift and acceptance must be checked shipment by shipment.

Terminal-specific handling

Cut-off times, acceptance points, export screening, dangerous-goods capability and truck appointment rules are operational details, not assumptions based on the former airport name.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Because Berlin Schonefeld Airport is no longer an independent operating airport, our platform does not represent historic facilities as current cargo capacity. The following service points must be confirmed against the active Berlin Brandenburg handling arrangement:

Air cargo acceptance: Confirm the appointed ground handling agent, acceptance terminal, warehouse address and operating window before truck dispatch.
Export screening and build-up: Screening method, pallet or container build-up, security status and airline-specific acceptance rules may vary by shipment and carrier.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Request written confirmation of cool-room availability, transfer protection, maximum dwell time and contingency procedures for pharmaceuticals, perishables or biological materials.
Dangerous goods: Verify whether the selected handler accepts the relevant UN number, packing instruction, quantity and handling category before tendering the shipment.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export, import, transit and bonded movements require coordination among the declarant, carrier, handler and German customs process; warehouse status should be confirmed in advance.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

For current air export or import, our service team checks routings under the active Berlin Brandenburg Airport operation rather than relying on the historical SXF identifier.
European cargo may move on direct passenger or freighter capacity when available, while intercontinental freight may be planned through an airline hub or an integrator network. Carrier, uplift and acceptance remain subject to live confirmation.
Door-to-door transit depends on flight availability, connection performance, security screening, customs release, warehouse cut-off, truck appointments and destination handling; we provide a confirmed schedule only after booking validation.
For urgent or capacity-sensitive cargo, our team compares direct uplift, hub connection and road-feeder alternatives before finalizing the transport plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Berlin metropolitan area

Suitable planning commonly covers Berlin, Brandenburg and connected German distribution markets, subject to road capacity and delivery appointments.

Time-critical commercial cargo

Typical enquiries may include electronics, machinery parts, trade samples, retail replenishment and other high-value or deadline-driven consignments.

Temperature-sensitive shipments

Pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, food and perishables require prior confirmation of handling, transfer protection, packaging and release procedures.

Road-air combinations

Where the required uplift is unavailable locally, our team can assess European gateway connections or controlled road-feeder options against the cargo deadline.

Operations & Compliance

Code and address control: Do not dispatch cargo or prepare labels solely from the historical SXF entry. Our team verifies the active airport code, terminal, handler and consignee instructions.
Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, export declaration details, origin information and any licence or permit must be consistent before tendering.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Submit the shipper's declaration where required, correct UN classification, packing details, emergency contact and handling request before booking confirmation.
Customs and collection: Customs release, inspection, security screening and cargo availability can affect delivery. The receiving party should confirm broker authority, identification requirements and truck collection rules before arrival.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, origin, destination and required delivery date to our service team before requesting a quote.
State clearly whether the shipment is general cargo, battery-powered equipment, dangerous goods, pharmaceutical, perishable, live animal or other special cargo.
Use packaging suitable for repeated handling and provide accurate piece dimensions; palletization, screening access and aircraft loading restrictions can affect the final acceptance plan.
For cargo originally booked under SXF, request a pre-alert verification from our team. We will check the current EDDB operating location, carrier instructions and whether a European gateway alternative is more reliable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still book an air shipment using SXF?The historical SXF code is no longer an independent airport identifier. Our service team will convert the enquiry to the current operating arrangement only after confirming the applicable airport code, carrier and handling terminal.

Is Berlin Schonefeld Airport the same as Berlin Brandenburg Airport?They are not the same historical airport identity. Berlin Schonefeld Airport ceased to exist as an independent airport, while large parts of its infrastructure were incorporated into Berlin Brandenburg Airport, which uses ICAO code EDDB.

Can the airport handle dangerous goods or pharmaceuticals?Acceptance depends on the active carrier and ground handler, the commodity classification, packaging, documentation and available special-cargo procedures. Our team obtains confirmation before tendering.

How should I arrange truck delivery or collection?Do not rely on the former airport address or a generic terminal reference. We confirm the live warehouse location, cargo availability, appointment requirement, customs status and driver documents before arranging the truck.

What determines the final transit time?Routing, uplift, connection, security screening, customs processing, warehouse cut-off and destination delivery conditions all influence transit. Any schedule supplied by our platform remains subject to carrier and handler confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, historical closure context and current-code distinction are presented from the supplied airport record and cross-checking against authoritative aviation and airport sources. Operational details such as acceptance, terminal, cut-off, handler capability, customs release and routing are time-sensitive and must be confirmed for each shipment.

Airport operator and current Berlin airport information: berlin-airport.de
IATA airport and airline coding reference: iata.org
International aerodrome and aviation reference information: icao.int
German customs information and procedures: zoll.de

No current cargo throughput, warehouse area, flight frequency, carrier allocation, handling fee or guaranteed transit time is stated here without shipment-specific verification.