Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of URR
Urrao Airport (IATA: URR, ICAO:SKUR) is located in the the city of Urrao, Colombia.
Urrao Airport(URR)
Urrao Airport is located in Urrao, Antioquia, Colombia, at approximately 6.328830°N and 76.142500°W. The supplied airport record identifies it as a local airport rather than an international cargo gateway, with ICAO designator SKUR and Colombia time zone UTC−05:00. For international freight, our service team treats Urrao Airport primarily as a potential local-airfield access point requiring prior operational confirmation, not as a guaranteed cargo terminal. Acceptance, aircraft availability, ground handling, customs arrangements and onward trucking must be verified before any booking is issued.
| Airport | Urrao Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | URR / SKUR |
| Location | Urrao, Colombia |
| Coordinates | 6.328830°N, 76.142500°W |
| Local time | UTC−05:00 |
| Supplied network indicators | air_num: 0; exp_num: 0 |
Key Highlights
- Local or regional operating profile: the supplied record does not show scheduled airline or express-network activity.
- No dedicated international cargo gateway capability should be assumed; cargo acceptance must be confirmed case by case.
- International shipments will normally require an agreed gateway transfer, local road connection or special charter arrangement.
- Aircraft payload, runway suitability, operating hours, handling equipment and weather limitations require direct confirmation before tender.
- For urgent or high-value cargo, our service team will compare Urrao Airport with an established Colombian gateway before recommending the routing.
Cargo Facilities & Services
The supplied data does not identify a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold store, dangerous-goods store, customs inspection facility or automated sorting centre at Urrao Airport. Our team therefore does not represent these facilities as available without written confirmation from the airport operator, handling party and relevant authorities.
- Cargo acceptance: obtain confirmation of the handling party, receiving location, cargo cut-off, documentation format and acceptance hours before dispatching freight.
- Warehouse and security: verify whether secure storage, screening, weighing, palletisation and forklift access are available for the specific shipment.
- Temperature-controlled cargo: do not tender pharmaceuticals, perishables or other sensitive goods until a continuous handover and storage plan is documented.
- Dangerous goods: assume acceptance is restricted unless an appropriately qualified operator confirms the commodity, packing instruction and aircraft compatibility.
- Customs and bonded handling: confirm whether export or import customs formalities can be completed locally; otherwise plan the customs process at the selected Colombian gateway.
Routes & Logistics Transit Considerations
- Urrao Airport should not be presented as having a fixed international freighter or scheduled cargo network. Airline, charter and handling availability must be checked for each movement.
- A practical routing may involve road feeder transport to a Colombian airport with confirmed scheduled passenger-belly or freighter connectivity, followed by international uplift.
- For inbound cargo, the reverse sequence may be required: international arrival at an established gateway, customs release where applicable, then controlled road delivery toward Urrao.
- Total transit time depends on feeder-road conditions, gateway cut-off, customs status, aircraft availability, weather and the need for interline or charter coordination; our team will quote only after these elements are confirmed.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
The primary commercial catchment is Urrao and surrounding areas in Antioquia. Because a local-airfield profile generally provides less cargo infrastructure than a metropolitan gateway, shipment planning should focus on the actual collection or delivery point rather than assuming airport-side logistics capacity.
- Potential outbound cargo: time-sensitive local products, commercial samples, documents, spare parts and small consignments, subject to carrier and handling acceptance.
- Potential inbound cargo: industrial components, agricultural supplies, medical materials, replacement parts and e-commerce parcels requiring controlled last-mile delivery.
- Special cargo: perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and dangerous goods require separate feasibility checks and should not be booked on a general-cargo assumption.
- Surface logistics: collection and final delivery should be quoted with verified road access, vehicle type, security requirements and delivery appointment conditions.
Operations & Compliance
- Pre-alert and cut-off: request written confirmation of acceptance, operating hours, cargo cut-off and document cut-off; do not rely on the cut-off practices of a larger Colombian gateway.
- Export documentation: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions and any permits or origin documents required for the commodity. Customs treatment must be confirmed for the selected routing.
- Dangerous goods and special cargo: provide the exact commodity description, UN number where applicable, Safety Data Sheet, packing details and handling instructions before booking. Acceptance is subject to the operator and applicable regulations.
- Delivery and security: confirm consignee identification, release procedure, collection location, storage charges if any, security controls and whether airport-side pickup is permitted.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
- Send the complete shipment profile before booking: origin, destination, dimensions, gross weight, pieces, commodity, value, Incoterm, readiness date and special handling requirements.
- Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for multiple road and air handovers. Mark each piece clearly and keep labels consistent with the air waybill and commercial documents.
- For temperature-sensitive or high-value cargo, request a written handover plan covering pre-carriage, temporary storage, security, monitoring and contingency routing.
- Keep an established Colombian gateway as the contingency option. Our team can compare airport access, road feeder arrangements, customs handling and carrier availability before cargo is released to the first mile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Urrao Airport receive international air cargo directly?
Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our service team must confirm the airport’s current operating status, aircraft availability, handling arrangements, customs process and the specific carrier’s acceptance policy before proposing a direct movement.
Does Urrao Airport have a dedicated cargo warehouse or bonded facility?
The supplied airport record does not identify such facilities. We will verify secure storage, cargo screening, weighing, customs supervision and release procedures with the responsible local parties before dispatch.
What is the best routing for urgent cargo to or from Urrao?
The answer depends on the commodity, shipment size, required delivery point and current aircraft and road availability. In many cases, a confirmed Colombian gateway with road feeder service is more predictable than an unconfirmed local-airfield movement.
Can dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through Urrao Airport?
Only after case-specific approval. Submit the full commodity and handling profile in advance; our team will check aircraft, packaging, acceptance, temperature-control and regulatory requirements before accepting the booking.
When should cargo be delivered to the airport?
There is no universal cut-off that can be safely applied to this airport. Deliver only after our team confirms the receiving location, acceptance window, documents, packaging and the operating plan for the booked movement.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity, codes, city, coordinates, address, time zone and network indicators in this module are taken from the supplied airport master record for Urrao Airport. Operational capabilities, cargo acceptance, schedules, facilities, customs arrangements and transit times are treated as changeable items and require current pre-booking verification.
- Colombian civil aviation authority reference domain: aerocivil.gov.co
- International aviation standards reference domain: icao.int
- Airline and airport coding reference domain: iata.org
The listed domains are reference authorities for validation and standards context; no unverified runway, terminal, warehouse, airline, schedule, capacity, fee or transit-time figure is represented as an airport-specific fact.