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TFY Tarfaya airport
Tarfaya airport (IATA: TFY) is located in the the city of Tarfaya, Morocco.

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IATA Code

TFY

ICAO Code

Name

Tarfaya airport

Type

Country / Region

Morocco (MA)

City

Tarfaya

Latitude

27.9500000

Longitude

-12.9170000

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

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Tarfaya airport（TFY）Air Freight Overview

Tarfaya, Morocco | UTC±00:00 | ICAO code not assigned in the supplied airport record

Tarfaya airport is a small, remote aviation point serving Tarfaya on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Its location is recorded at 27.9500000°N, 12.9170000°W, with the airport address listed as Tarfaya. The supplied record shows no scheduled air-carrier or express-operator entries, so our service team classifies it as a limited regional access point rather than a dependable cargo gateway. For international freight, the practical planning assumption is that cargo may require pre-arranged handling, road transfer to a better-connected Moroccan airport, or a combination of airport and coastal-road logistics. We verify operating status, aircraft acceptance, handling arrangements, customs requirements and truck availability before confirming any routing through Tarfaya airport.

Airport name	Tarfaya airport
IATA code	TFY
Country / city	Morocco / Tarfaya
Coordinates	27.9500000°N, 12.9170000°W
Time zone	UTC±00:00

Key Highlights

Limited cargo-gateway profile: the supplied record contains zero listed air and express operators; cargo acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Remote coastal location: road access, line-haul availability and weather exposure can have a greater effect on reliability than the air sector itself.
Pre-arranged handling is essential: do not assume a public cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room or dangerous-goods facility is available.
International freight normally needs a gateway strategy: our team assesses nearby Moroccan airport alternatives and controlled road-feeder options before booking.
Best suited to planned, non-urgent movements: urgent express, temperature-sensitive and regulated cargo require written acceptance from every handling party.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility availability at Tarfaya airport should be treated as an operational question rather than an assumption. Our service team obtains confirmation from the airport or appointed ground handler before issuing final routing instructions.

Acceptance and handling: verify whether an appointed handler can receive, screen, store and release commercial cargo, and confirm the applicable operating window.
Customs and bonded processing: establish whether export or import customs can be completed locally. If not, plan the customs-controlled process through the selected Moroccan gateway.
Cold-chain cargo: do not tender pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables without written confirmation of refrigerated storage, temperature monitoring and transfer procedures.
Dangerous goods: acceptance of dangerous goods, dry ice, lithium batteries and other regulated articles must be checked with the actual carrier and handler before dispatch.
Ground delivery: confirm vehicle access, loading equipment, delivery appointment, consignee identification and the availability of secure short-term storage.

Routes & Transit Times

For export cargo, our team normally compares a pre-carriage solution from Tarfaya with uplift through an established Moroccan international gateway. The final airport depends on carrier acceptance, customs design and truck availability.
For import cargo, the reverse arrangement may be required: international arrival at the confirmed gateway, customs release where applicable, then controlled road delivery toward Tarfaya.
Direct or ad hoc aircraft operations should not be treated as scheduled service. Any charter, positioning flight or special movement requires separate aircraft, permit, handling and cargo-acceptance confirmation.
Transit time is affected by road distance, border or customs procedures, handling availability, weather, flight connectivity and the cut-off imposed by the selected gateway. Our quotations therefore show a confirmed routing only after these points are checked.

No specific airline, flight frequency or transit-time promise is published for Tarfaya airport. Routing and estimated delivery dates remain subject to written operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Tarfaya and surrounding southern coastal communities: the local catchment is relatively remote, making reliable road feeder planning important for both inbound supplies and outbound shipments.
Renewable-energy and infrastructure projects: project spares, electrical components, tools and maintenance materials may require advance dimensional, weight and delivery-site checks.
Fishing and coastal activity: seafood-related shipments may require temperature control, sanitary documentation and rapid transfer; availability of local cold-chain handling must be confirmed in advance.
General commercial cargo: spare parts, construction materials, packaged consumer goods and documents may be more practical than high-value, time-critical or heavily regulated freight.
Oversized or heavy cargo: aircraft loading limits, road geometry, lifting equipment and final-site access must be reviewed before booking any project movement.

Operations & Compliance

Send commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and transport instructions to our team before space is requested. Export-control, import, sanitary or conformity documents may be required according to the commodity.
For dangerous goods, batteries, aerosols, dry ice or fuel-related equipment, provide the correct declaration, packing instruction, UN information and safety data before tender. Carrier acceptance remains mandatory.
For live animals, food, seafood, plants or medicines, confirm veterinary, phytosanitary, health, temperature and inspection requirements before the shipment is moved to the airport.
Cut-off times, screening arrangements, customs inspection procedures, storage limits and release documentation must be obtained from the actual handling point. A remote location can create additional delay when paperwork or packaging needs correction.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Request a routing feasibility check before production packing. We compare direct handling, gateway air freight and airport-to-door road alternatives rather than assuming that the airport code represents a scheduled cargo service.
Use strong, weather-resistant outer packaging, clear piece marks and palletized units where appropriate. State gross weight, dimensions, stackability and lifting requirements accurately.
Build time for pre-carriage, customs coordination and possible re-routing. Avoid booking non-flexible connections until the handling point, truck and gateway flight are confirmed.
For temperature-sensitive or high-value cargo, use data loggers, tamper-evident packaging and a documented handover plan only after the complete temperature and security chain has been accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tarfaya airport receive international commercial cargo directly?

Direct acceptance cannot be assumed from the IATA code alone. Our team first verifies the operating status, aircraft access, appointed handler, customs pathway and carrier acceptance for the specific shipment.

Which airlines serve Tarfaya airport?

The supplied airport record lists no air operators. We do not publish an airline or frequency without current confirmation; where direct uplift is unavailable, we arrange an alternative Moroccan gateway and road-feeder assessment.

Can pharmaceuticals or seafood be shipped through Tarfaya airport?

Only after written confirmation of suitable acceptance, storage, temperature control, inspection and transfer procedures. If those controls cannot be demonstrated, our team recommends a gateway with confirmed cold-chain capability.

How should urgent cargo be planned?

Provide the ready time, commodity, dimensions, weight, delivery address and deadline immediately. We will test scheduled-air, charter and road-feeder options, but the final plan depends on current capacity and operational approvals.

Is a local customs clearance service available?

This must be confirmed for the chosen routing. Our service team identifies the responsible customs point and aligns the invoice, packing list, authorization and commodity documents before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity and coordinates: supplied airport master record for Tarfaya airport, including the name, IATA code, city, country, coordinates, address and UTC±00:00 time-zone field.

Official verification reference: Morocco’s National Airports Office domain, onda.ma, may be used to verify airport-network information and current operational notices where published.

Industry reference: the IATA domain, iata.org, is a reference point for airline and airport-code information, subject to the scope and currency of its published material.

No runway, terminal, cargo-warehouse, throughput, airline, schedule, handling-hour, storage-capacity or transit-time figure is stated because such information was not included in the supplied record or independently confirmed here. Operational details must be revalidated with the responsible airport, handler, carrier and customs parties before shipment release.