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UAX Uaxactun Airport
Uaxactun Airport (IATA: UAX) is located in the the city of Uaxactun, Guatemala.

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IATA Code

UAX

ICAO Code

Name

Uaxactun Airport

Type

Country / Region

Guatemala (GT)

City

Uaxactun

Latitude

17.3830000

Longitude

-89.6170000

Time Zone

UTC-06:00

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Airport Overview

Uaxactun Airport（UAX） is a small local aviation facility serving Uaxactun in northern Guatemala, within the wider Petén region. Based on the supplied airport master data, it is positioned at 17.383000, -89.617000 and operates on UTC−06:00. Its logistics role is best understood as a local access point rather than an international cargo gateway: the supplied record shows no listed passenger or express-air movements, and no ICAO code is provided. Our service team therefore treats shipments as pre-arranged, subject-to-confirmation movements requiring an alternative gateway and ground-transfer plan where regular cargo acceptance is unavailable.

Airport	Uaxactun Airport
Location	Uaxactun, Guatemala; Petén region
IATA code	UAX
ICAO code	Not assigned in the supplied data
Coordinates	17.383000, -89.617000
Time zone	UTC−06:00

Key Highlights

Local-airfield profileNot a conventional international consolidation or express hub; shipment acceptance must be confirmed for the specific aircraft, operator and date.

Limited cargo infrastructure expectedDo not assume cargo terminals, bonded storage, cold rooms, screening facilities or dangerous-goods capability.

Pre-arranged handling requiredAdvance coordination with the operating party, local consignee and any applicable authority is essential before tendering cargo.

Gateway substitution may be necessaryOur team can assess a Guatemala gateway with regular commercial service and arrange onward road movement to the Petén area.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data does not establish the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal. Our service team will not represent the following capabilities as available without written confirmation from the actual operator or handling party.

Acceptance and weighing: confirm whether cargo can be received, weighed, documented and loaded, and whether handling is limited to general cargo.
Storage: assume no guaranteed bonded warehouse, secure overnight storage, segregation area or cargo build-up facility unless specifically arranged.
Temperature control: do not tender pharmaceuticals, perishables or other time- and temperature-sensitive cargo without verified refrigeration, power backup and monitoring.
Dangerous goods: dangerous-goods acceptance, trained personnel, packaging inspection and aircraft compatibility must be confirmed before booking.
Customs and security: local customs clearance, export inspection and aviation security screening may need to be completed through an alternative gateway.

Routes & Transit Times

Uaxactun Airport should not be planned as a guaranteed scheduled-cargo origin or destination. Available uplift, aircraft type and operating permissions require shipment-specific confirmation.
For international cargo, our team will normally compare routing through a Guatemalan commercial gateway with regular airline and cargo-agent handling, followed by controlled road transport to or from Uaxactun.
Possible onward connections may involve regional passenger-aircraft belly capacity or road feeder services, but carrier, frequency and routing must be checked at quotation stage.
Transit time is affected by customs location, road conditions in the Petén region, aircraft availability, weather, cargo security requirements and whether a special charter or local flight is required. No fixed transit commitment should be issued before confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Uaxactun Airport primarily provides access to Uaxactun and surrounding remote areas of Petén. The local logistics pattern is more likely to involve small consignments, project supplies and community or field-support cargo than consolidated international freight.

Field supplies, maintenance parts, tools and construction materials for remote operations may require point-to-point pre-arranged uplift.
Tourism, conservation and archaeological activities can generate equipment, provisions, documentation materials and non-hazardous project cargo.
Small general-cargo consignments may be feasible where an approved local aircraft and handling arrangement exists; packaging must withstand manual loading and limited ground equipment.
Fresh food, biological material, medicines, live animals and other sensitive commodities require separate feasibility review and should not be routed on assumptions about local facilities.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off planning: use an earlier internal cut-off than for a major cargo airport. Final acceptance time, loading location and documentation deadline must be obtained from the confirmed operator.
Documentation: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, cargo description, value, origin and any export or import permits required by the commodity and routing.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, aerosols, dry ice, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and human or biological specimens require advance classification and written acceptance.
Customs and delivery: local clearance and final-mile delivery may not be available at the airfield. Our team will verify the customs point, consignee access, road vehicle suitability, proof of delivery and any security or escort requirement.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile before booking: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, stackability, battery content, temperature range and required delivery point.
Request a feasibility check before cargo production. Our service team will compare local uplift, charter options and a commercial-gateway-plus-road solution rather than quoting an unconfirmed direct movement.
Use robust, lightweight packaging suitable for manual handling; mark each piece clearly with consignee details, piece count, gross weight and handling instructions.
Build contingency time for weather, aircraft substitution, customs inspection and road transfer, especially for project cargo or supplies needed at remote sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Uaxactun Airport handle regular international air-freight shipments?

It should not be assumed. The supplied record does not show listed passenger or express-air movements, and no dedicated cargo capability is confirmed. Our team will verify a specific operator and, when necessary, route the shipment through a commercial gateway with onward ground transport.

Is an ICAO code available for Uaxactun Airport?

No ICAO code is provided in the supplied airport data. Booking and operational documents must therefore use the confirmed operator, location and routing details rather than inserting an unverified ICAO identifier.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be sent there?

Only after written confirmation of aircraft acceptance, handling, power supply, storage and delivery arrangements. Without verified cold-chain capability, our team will recommend a gateway and road plan with suitable temperature-control measures.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance is not presumed. The shipper must provide the correct dangerous-goods classification, declaration and packaging information, after which the operating carrier or handling party must confirm acceptance and any restrictions.

What is the best alternative when direct uplift is unavailable?

Our team will assess a regular commercial cargo gateway in Guatemala, customs and security requirements, then arrange a suitable road feeder or dedicated vehicle to the Uaxactun area. The final route and transit estimate remain subject to confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, location, IATA code, coordinates, time zone, country, city and the absence of an ICAO code in this profile are taken from the supplied airport master data. Operational statements concerning cargo acceptance, handling equipment, customs availability, schedules, aircraft and transit times are presented as shipment-planning guidance and require confirmation with the actual operator and applicable authorities.

For civil-aviation regulatory verification in Guatemala, our team uses the competent authority’s public domain: dgac.gob.gt. The domain is provided as an authority reference only; specific airport operating conditions, permissions and service availability must be verified for the intended movement.