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TDJ Tadjoura Airport
Tadjoura Airport (IATA: TDJ, ICAO:HDTJ) is located in the the city of Tadjoura, Djibouti.

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IATA Code

TDJ

ICAO Code

HDTJ

Name

Tadjoura Airport

Type

Country / Region

Djibouti (DJ)

City

Tadjoura

Latitude

11.7830000

Longitude

42.9169998

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Tadjoura Airport（TDJ）, identified by ICAO code HDTJ, serves Tadjoura in northern Djibouti. The supplied airport record places the facility at approximately 11.7830000°N and 42.9169998°E, in the UTC+03:00 time zone. Its operational profile is best treated as a regional, limited-scale airport rather than an established international cargo hub. The available master data records no cargo or express service count; therefore, our service team does not assume routine freighter operations, permanent cargo-handling infrastructure, or scheduled international connectivity. For commercial shipments, Tadjoura Airport may require advance handling confirmation and coordination with a larger gateway or alternative transport mode. We verify routing, acceptance conditions, customs arrangements and final-mile delivery before proposing a transport plan.

Airport	Tadjoura Airport
IATA / ICAO	TDJ / HDTJ
Country / City	Djibouti / Tadjoura
Coordinates	11.7830000°N, 42.9169998°E
Time zone	UTC+03:00

Key Highlights

Regional airport positioning: suitable routing must be assessed case by case rather than assumed as direct international cargo service.
Local cargo acceptance, customs attendance, storage and handling equipment require pre-confirmation before booking.
Shipments may need connection through an established Djibouti gateway, followed by onward regional movement or controlled road delivery.
Small-volume, time-sensitive, dangerous-goods, temperature-controlled and oversized cargo require additional feasibility checks.
Our service team prioritizes confirmed acceptance and end-to-end delivery feasibility over quoting an unverified airport-to-airport schedule.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo terminal and acceptance: Do not assume a dedicated cargo terminal, pallet build-up area, mechanized handling system or regular warehouse opening hours. Our team confirms the handling agent, acceptance window and shipment-size limits in writing.
Storage: Availability of general cargo storage, secure holding space, bonded storage and long-dwell capability must be checked before dispatch. Avoid sending cargo ahead of a confirmed consignee or collection plan.
Temperature control: Dedicated cool-room, freezer, pharmaceutical handling and active-container power support should be treated as unconfirmed until locally verified.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and radioactive materials depends on carrier, handling agent, equipment and regulatory approval. Pre-acceptance is essential.
Customs and inspection: Customs supervision, inspection location, document submission and release procedures may be coordinated locally rather than through a fully integrated cargo complex.

Facility capability, opening times, equipment and service availability can change. Our service team obtains current confirmation before issuing final routing or pickup instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

International origin: Cargo from Asia, Europe, the Middle East or the Americas will generally require a connection through an established regional or international gateway; a direct service to Tadjoura Airport must not be presumed.
Regional connection: The practical routing may combine an international air leg with a domestic or regional air movement, or with controlled surface delivery, subject to capacity and local acceptance.
Carrier selection: Specific airlines, flight numbers, frequencies and interline arrangements are subject to live confirmation. Our team checks whether the booked carrier accepts Tadjoura as the final airport or only as a planning destination.
Transit variability: Handling confirmation, limited uplift, aircraft type, weather, customs inspection, transfer coordination and onward ground transport can materially affect transit time. No fixed transit promise is made without a confirmed operating plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: The immediate catchment is Tadjoura and surrounding northern Djibouti communities. Final-mile access, consignee readiness and local collection capability should be validated shipment by shipment.
Likely commercial profile: Regional replenishment, project support, public-sector supplies, spare parts, construction-related materials and general commercial cargo may be more relevant than high-volume scheduled airfreight.
Express and e-commerce: Small parcels may require a consolidator or courier network with confirmed local delivery capability; airport arrival alone does not guarantee door delivery.
Perishable and pharmaceutical cargo: Use only after confirming temperature-control equipment, acceptance responsibility, release timing and a contingency plan for delays.
Oversized or heavy cargo: Aircraft payload, loading access, road limits and handling equipment must be checked before packing or booking. Sea-air, gateway trucking or charter alternatives may be more appropriate.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Local acceptance and cargo cut-off times are not assumed. Submit the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and consignee details early for feasibility review.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantity, package specification and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium battery cargo must be assessed under the current carrier and IATA requirements.
Customs: The consignee or appointed broker should be ready with import authorization, invoice, packing list, transport document and any commodity-specific permits. Customs may inspect or request clarification before release.
Delivery and collection: Confirm who can collect cargo, the required identification, storage exposure, local payment responsibilities and whether airport pickup or door delivery is available. Do not dispatch without a named receiving party.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile before booking: commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, origin, consignee and desired delivery point.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and moisture protection. For fragile, valuable or temperature-sensitive cargo, request a handling plan rather than relying on standard airport service.
Keep a gateway alternative available. Our service team can compare a confirmed air route to an established Djibouti gateway, onward road delivery, sea-air combination or charter solution when direct acceptance is unavailable.
For urgent shipments, obtain written confirmation of uplift, transfer responsibility, customs broker readiness and final-mile collection before cargo leaves the origin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tadjoura Airport handle international cargo directly?

Direct international cargo acceptance, available carriers and customs arrangements must be confirmed for the specific shipment. Our service team does not treat the airport as a guaranteed international cargo hub and will verify an operating route before booking.

Can I book a standard express shipment to Tadjoura?

Possibly, but courier or express network coverage must be checked by postcode, consignee address and commodity. If airport delivery is unavailable, a gateway transfer and controlled local delivery may be required.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance is conditional on the operating carrier, handling agent, aircraft routing, documentation and applicable restrictions. Submit the SDS and complete dangerous-goods details before requesting a firm quotation.

Is temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport available?

Do not assume cold-chain storage or powered-container support. Our team verifies equipment, handover points, monitoring requirements, customs timing and a delay contingency before accepting the shipment.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide origin, final destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, weight, value, Incoterms, cargo readiness date and any special handling requirement. The consignee’s customs and delivery capability should also be identified.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, name, city, country, coordinates, address and time zone shown above are reproduced from the supplied airport master record for Tadjoura Airport. No unsupported runway, terminal, cargo-warehouse, throughput, airline-frequency, operating-hours or transit-time figures have been added.

For standards and code-reference verification, consult iata.org and icao.int. These references support aviation code and industry-standard verification; current local acceptance, customs, handling and flight availability remain subject to confirmation with the operating parties.

Verification boundary: Our service team rechecks carrier acceptance, handling capability, customs process, documentation, routing and delivery arrangements before cargo dispatch because these operational conditions may change.