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USI Mabaruma Airport
Mabaruma Airport (IATA: USI, ICAO:SYMB) is located in the the city of Mabaruma, Guyana.

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IATA Code

USI

ICAO Code

SYMB

Name

Mabaruma Airport

Type

Country / Region

Guyana (GY)

City

Mabaruma

Latitude

8.1999998

Longitude

-59.7832985

Time Zone

UTC-04:00

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Airport Overview

Mabaruma Airport（USI）is a regional airfield serving Mabaruma in northwestern Guyana. Its position at approximately 8.2000°N, 59.7833°W and its UTC−04:00 time zone place it within a remote, road-limited operating environment. For international freight, Mabaruma Airport should generally be assessed as a local air-access point rather than an international cargo gateway. Our service team can coordinate the main international movement through an appropriate Guyanese gateway or regional connection, followed by a separately confirmed domestic air leg or local delivery arrangement.

Airport	Mabaruma Airport
Location	Mabaruma, Guyana
IATA / ICAO	USI / SYMB
Coordinates	8.1999998, -59.7832985
Time zone	UTC−04:00
Directory indicators	Scheduled airline count: 0; express operator count: 0, according to the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Regional rather than international positioning: export and import plans normally require a gateway transfer and a separately confirmed final air segment.
Remote operating context: limited local logistics infrastructure makes advance booking, document checking and collection planning particularly important.
Capacity must be verified case by case: aircraft type, payload, weather, airfield operating conditions and local schedules may affect acceptance.
Time-sensitive cargo needs contingency planning: missed connections can create longer dwell times than at a major cargo hub.
Our platform can separate the movement into operational legs: main carriage, gateway handling, domestic uplift and final-mile delivery are confirmed independently.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Mabaruma Airport should be handled as a small regional station. The supplied airport record does not establish dedicated international cargo terminals, bonded warehousing, cold rooms, dangerous-goods stores or an express parcel hub. Our service team therefore arranges each handling function with the operating carrier, local ground representative and applicable authorities before cargo is tendered.

General cargo acceptancePre-booked acceptance is recommended. Dimensions, weight, packaging and the actual aircraft allocation should be confirmed before dispatch to the airport.

Gateway transferInternational freight is normally planned through a confirmed gateway rather than assuming direct customs or cargo-handling capability at Mabaruma Airport.

Temperature-sensitive goodsDo not assume refrigerated storage or powered handling. Use validated passive packaging and agree the handover and maximum dwell time in writing.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on carrier approval, route availability, packing instructions, marks, labels and a complete Shipper’s Declaration where required.

Customs and storageBonded, transit or temporary-storage arrangements must be confirmed with the relevant gateway and Guyanese authorities; cargo should not be sent on the assumption that local bonded facilities are available.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: international cargo is planned from the origin to a suitable Guyanese or regional gateway, then transferred to the confirmed domestic movement serving Mabaruma Airport.
Carrier selection: the operating airline, interline arrangement and local ground handler must be verified for the actual shipment date; no specific airline, frequency or direct international service is assumed here.
Transit-time drivers: gateway connection availability, payload restrictions, weather, airfield conditions, customs release, cargo acceptance windows and road or river alternatives can materially change the delivery plan.
Planning approach: our service team provides a firm routing and estimated transit only after receiving commodity, dimensions, weight, ready date, origin, destination and required delivery point.

Published schedules and quoted transit times are operational estimates and must be reconfirmed with the carrier and local handling party before uplift.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Mabaruma Airport primarily supports the Mabaruma area and nearby communities in Guyana’s remote northwestern region. The practical catchment is shaped by limited surface connectivity and the availability of local air services, so shipment planning should identify the exact consignee, collection point and onward transport mode.

Priority suppliesMedical, public-service, telecommunications and essential maintenance supplies may require reliable uplift and clear consignee coordination.

Small commercial consignmentsDocuments, replacement parts, tools, samples and compact general cargo are more compatible with regional aircraft constraints than bulky freight.

Perishable commoditiesFresh food, chilled products and other perishables require confirmed uplift, robust packaging and a prearranged receiving point because storage cannot be presumed.

Project and oversized cargoLarge, heavy or irregular shipments should be screened early for aircraft-door, payload and onward-delivery limits; sea, road, river or gateway consolidation may be more suitable.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: the applicable acceptance cut-off is determined by the operating carrier and handling point, not by a generic airport assumption. Our team obtains the cut-off, cargo handover location and documentation deadline before dispatch.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the correct UN classification, packing details, labels and declaration where applicable. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and fuel-related items require a route-specific acceptance check.
Temperature control and live animals: secure written confirmation of equipment, handling and receiving arrangements. Live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals should not be tendered without an agreed welfare or temperature plan.
Customs and delivery: commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, permits and any transit or import documents must match the actual consignee and commodity. Local collection may require advance identification, payment arrangements and vehicle coordination.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date and final delivery point before requesting a routing.
Ask for a multi-leg quotation showing the gateway, domestic air segment, customs responsibility, local delivery scope and any transfer points.
Use compact, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact details; avoid packaging that cannot be safely handled by small-aircraft or manual-loading operations.
For urgent or high-value freight, prepare a contingency option through an alternative gateway or surface connection and keep the consignee available for rapid collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mabaruma Airport be used for international air cargo?

It should not be treated as a self-contained international cargo gateway without prior confirmation. Our service team normally evaluates a gateway-to-Mabaruma routing and verifies customs, carrier and local handling responsibilities for the specific shipment.

Can I send a shipment directly to Mabaruma Airport without pre-booking?

Direct walk-in tendering is not recommended. Regional capacity and handling arrangements should be confirmed before dispatch, especially for freight requiring special handling or a guaranteed connection.

Are refrigerated or dangerous-goods services automatically available?

No. Cold-chain equipment, dangerous-goods acceptance and local storage must be confirmed for the actual route and date. Our team checks the carrier approval, packaging, declarations and handover plan in advance.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide origin, final destination, commodity, HS code, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date, consignee details and any requirements for batteries, temperature control, animals or permits.

What is the best alternative if the shipment is too large or urgent?

Our service team can compare gateway air freight with a domestic air connection, surface or river delivery, consolidation, or a split shipment. The appropriate alternative depends on cargo size, urgency, infrastructure and the consignee’s location.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, country, city, time zone and directory indicators on this module are taken from the supplied airport record for Mabaruma Airport. Operational statements are presented as route-planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the operating carrier, local ground handler, customs authority and applicable aviation regulator.

International airport and airline coding reference: iata.org
International aviation standards and aerodrome reference framework: icao.int
Guyanese customs and revenue administration reference: gra.gov.gy

No unverified runway length, terminal area, cargo throughput, warehouse capability, airline schedule, handling fee or guaranteed transit time is stated. Current acceptance, customs and service availability must be reconfirmed for each booking.