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TRB Gonzalo Mejía Airport
Gonzalo Mejía Airport (IATA: TRB, ICAO:SKTU) is located in the the city of Turbo, Colombia.

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IATA Code

TRB

ICAO Code

SKTU

Name

Gonzalo Mejía Airport

Type

Country / Region

Colombia (CO)

City

Turbo

Latitude

8.0745300

Longitude

-76.7415000

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Gonzalo Mejía Airport（TRB）, identified by ICAO code SKTU, is located in Turbo, Colombia, in the Urabá region on the Caribbean side of the country. Based on the supplied airport record, its position is 8.0745300, -76.7415000 and its local time is UTC-05:00. The airport should be treated as a regional aviation point rather than an assumed international cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates airline acceptance, aircraft availability, customs arrangements and onward trucking before confirming the routing. Cargo capacity, operating status, handling facilities and scheduled services must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport name	Gonzalo Mejía Airport
IATA / ICAO	TRB / SKTU
Location	Turbo, Colombia
Coordinates	8.0745300, -76.7415000
Local time	UTC-05:00

Key Highlights

Regional access pointUseful for assessing air access to Turbo and the Urabá hinterland, subject to current operations and airline acceptance.

International cargo is connection-dependentShipments may require transfer through a larger Colombian gateway or another approved logistics point.

Capacity requires pre-clearanceDo not assume wide-body handling, dedicated freighter service, bonded storage or special cargo equipment.

Ground logistics are decisiveTruck availability, road conditions, security planning and final-mile delivery should be assessed together with the air segment.

Time-sensitive cargo needs a contingencyFresh, pharmaceutical, dangerous or live shipments require written confirmation of handling and recovery procedures.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport records supplied for this page do not establish a dedicated cargo terminal or specialized warehouse capability. Our service team therefore treats the following functions as items for operational confirmation, not as guaranteed facilities:

Acceptance and weighing: Confirm whether cargo acceptance is performed at the airport, by an appointed ground handler or through an airline-controlled process.
Storage and transfer: Verify the availability and maximum dwell time of general cargo storage, transfer areas and security-controlled handling.
Temperature control: Confirm whether chilled, frozen, pharmaceutical or other temperature-sensitive cargo can be protected during acceptance, storage and aircraft transfer.
Dangerous goods: Obtain advance confirmation of dangerous-goods acceptance, trained personnel, segregation arrangements and documentation review.
Customs and bonded handling: Establish whether export, import, transit or bonded procedures can be completed locally or must be arranged at another Colombian gateway.

Facility availability, opening hours, equipment and handling charges change by operator and shipment type. Our team confirms these points with the relevant airline, handler and authorities before booking.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic connection model: International cargo may need to move through a larger Colombian air cargo gateway before or after the Turbo sector, depending on available capacity and the airline’s network.
Airline confirmation: Scheduled passenger service, belly capacity, charter options and cargo acceptance can vary; our service team does not presume a particular airline, frequency or direct international route.
Transit variables: Actual transit time depends on space confirmation, interline or trucking coordination, transfer handling, customs status, security checks, weather and road conditions.
Alternative routing: For urgent or specialized freight, we compare an airport connection with a larger gateway plus controlled trucking, subject to the shipper’s delivery point and cargo restrictions.

Transit estimates are issued only after the origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, ready time and required delivery date have been reviewed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Gonzalo Mejía Airport serves the logistics assessment for Turbo and the surrounding Urabá area. The region’s access to agricultural and coastal supply chains can create demand for time-sensitive logistics, but the exact cargo profile and airport suitability must be checked shipment by shipment.

Perishable and agricultural products: Fresh produce and other perishables may require pre-cooled packaging, rapid transfer and confirmed temperature protection.
Industrial and project supplies: Spare parts, maintenance components and urgent technical materials may benefit from air transport when dimensions and handling limits are accepted.
General commercial cargo: Documents, samples, apparel, consumer goods and e-commerce parcels may be routed through a Colombian gateway where direct acceptance is unavailable.
Medical and sensitive goods: Medicines, diagnostics and healthcare supplies require advance review of temperature, security, labeling and import requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airport and airline cut-off times are not assumed. Our service team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline, document deadline and truck arrival window before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, Shipper’s Declaration where required, package details and emergency contact information. Acceptance remains subject to the airline and handler.
Temperature and live cargo: Pre-alert the commodity, temperature range, packaging method, handling instructions and required permits. Do not tender live animals, biological material or perishables without written acceptance.
Customs and security: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits and export declarations must match the physical cargo. Customs inspection, documentary review and release timing may affect onward delivery.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS classification, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable-weight estimate, ready date and final delivery address before requesting a quotation.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece identification. For perishables, specify the required temperature range and include a contingency plan for transfer delays.
Request written confirmation of the operating carrier, handling agent, acceptance point, cut-off time, customs route and any special-cargo restrictions before moving cargo to the airport.
For urgent or high-value shipments, ask us to compare direct airport handling with a larger Colombian gateway and secured road connection; the best option depends on space, cargo profile and delivery risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Gonzalo Mejía Airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be presumed. Our service team verifies current airport operations, airline authorization, customs arrangements, handling capability and available capacity before confirming a direct movement.

Is there a dedicated cargo terminal or bonded warehouse?

The supplied airport data does not confirm those facilities. We check the appointed handler and the applicable customs process for each shipment; cargo may need to be processed through another Colombian gateway.

Can fresh or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through this airport?

Potentially, but only after written confirmation of temperature-control equipment, acceptance procedures, transfer protection, packaging requirements and any permits. A gateway with established special-cargo handling may be recommended when those conditions cannot be verified.

How early should cargo be delivered for acceptance?

There is no universal cut-off applicable to every carrier or commodity. We obtain the confirmed document, cargo and truck deadlines after the booking request and advise the shipper accordingly.

What is the most practical alternative if capacity is unavailable?

Our service team compares routing through a larger Colombian air cargo gateway, using coordinated road transport where permitted. The choice is based on cargo restrictions, delivery point, customs status, security requirements and available capacity.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers on this page—airport name, IATA code, ICAO code, location, coordinates, country and time zone—are taken from the supplied airport record for Gonzalo Mejía Airport. Operational statements are deliberately limited to verification-based logistics guidance and do not assert unconfirmed facilities, schedules, airlines, throughput, operating hours or transit times.

For current Colombian civil-aviation, airport-operation and regulatory verification, our service team refers to the relevant official authority and industry sources, including aerocivil.gov.co, iata.org and icao.int. Current handling arrangements, customs procedures and airline acceptance remain subject to confirmation at the time of shipment.