Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of UTDT
Qurghonteppa International Airport (IATA: KQT, ICAO:UTDT) is located in the the city of Qurghonteppa, Tajikistan.
Airport Overview
Qurghonteppa International Airport(KQT), also identified by ICAO code UTDT, is located near Qurghonteppa in southern Tajikistan. Based on the supplied airport record, the airport is positioned at 37.8664017° N and 68.8647003° E, in the UTC+05:00 time zone. For international freight forwarders, it should be treated as a regional gateway whose practical value depends on confirmed airline acceptance, available ground handling, customs coordination and onward connectivity.
Our service team uses Qurghonteppa International Airport primarily as a shipment-specific routing option rather than assuming regular cargo capacity. The supplied record lists zero air services and zero express services; this is a planning indicator, not confirmation of current operating status. Before quoting a customer, we verify the actual flight, handling arrangement, cargo acceptance, customs process and final-mile collection conditions.
| Airport name | Qurghonteppa International Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | KQT / UTDT |
| Country / city | Tajikistan / Qurghonteppa |
| Coordinates | 37.8664017° N, 68.8647003° E |
| Local time | UTC+05:00 |
| Address in supplied record | Qurghonteppa, Tajikistan |
Key Highlights
- Regional rather than assumed cargo hub: shipment feasibility should be established case by case, especially for export cargo and non-standard commodities.
- Limited published service indication: the supplied record shows air_num: 0 and exp_num: 0; our team does not treat the airport as having guaranteed scheduled cargo or express coverage.
- Routing is connection-sensitive: international consignments may require a confirmed uplift through another regional gateway, with additional handling and transit coordination.
- Documentation is decisive: consignee details, customs classification, commercial value, packing information and commodity restrictions must be reviewed before booking.
- Operational confirmation is essential: cut-off, warehouse reception, customs attendance, aircraft type, weight limits and truck access are confirmed for each shipment.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Publicly supplied data does not establish the presence, size or certification of a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse or dangerous-goods facility. Our service team therefore plans handling on a confirmed-booking basis and avoids presenting unverified equipment as available.
Routes & Transit Times
- Potential international routings may involve a confirmed regional gateway and a road or air connection to Qurghonteppa. The actual route depends on airline acceptance, aircraft availability, customs status and the shipment's origin-destination pairing.
- Our team does not publish fixed airlines, flight frequencies or guaranteed transit times for Qurghonteppa International Airport without a live carrier confirmation.
- For export cargo, the practical transit chain normally includes booking confirmation, cargo delivery to the approved handling point, security and customs processing, uplift and any interline or trucking transfer.
- For import cargo, release timing can be affected by document review, customs inspection, local holidays, warehouse working hours, aircraft payload restrictions and consignee collection capacity.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Qurghonteppa International Airport serves the Qurghonteppa area and may be considered for logistics supporting southern Tajikistan. The usable catchment area depends on road conditions, border procedures, consignee location and the availability of a local delivery vehicle.
- General commercial cargo: documents, spare parts, machinery components, samples and time-sensitive business consignments may be suitable when carrier acceptance is confirmed.
- Textiles and light manufactured goods: these may move as export or import cargo, subject to accurate product descriptions, packing lists and customs classification.
- Agricultural and food-related products: perishables require prior confirmation of temperature control, phytosanitary or veterinary documents, packing and inspection procedures.
- Industrial and project materials: dimensions, axle loading, lifting requirements and aircraft payload must be checked before selecting an airport-based solution.
- Medical and controlled-temperature cargo: shipment viability depends on validated packaging or confirmed handling facilities; airport transfer exposure must be minimized.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: obtain the carrier's written cargo acceptance, warehouse delivery deadline and document cut-off. Do not rely on passenger check-in times as cargo cut-offs.
- Documents: prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee contact details, customs information and any commodity-specific permits required for the movement.
- Dangerous goods and restricted items: batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnetized materials, fuels and other regulated articles require classification and carrier approval before tender. Misdeclaration can result in refusal or enforcement action.
- Customs and inspection: cargo may be held for valuation, classification, origin, export-control or physical inspection. Our team coordinates with the appointed broker and does not promise release before customs clearance.
- Temperature and live cargo: use suitable packaging and written handling instructions; live animals, biological materials and pharmaceuticals require advance feasibility approval and document review.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the commodity name, HS classification where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, declared value and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
- Use robust export packaging with internal cushioning, moisture protection and clear piece marks. Confirm whether pallets, forklift access or manual handling are permitted for the selected connection.
- For batteries, chemicals, perishables, pharmaceuticals or other controlled cargo, provide safety data, technical specifications, temperature requirements and permits at the quotation stage.
- Keep a fallback routing through another confirmed regional gateway. This is particularly important when the shipment is time-critical or when direct acceptance at Qurghonteppa International Airport cannot be secured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Qurghonteppa International Airport accept international air freight?
It may be possible for a specific movement, but acceptance cannot be assumed from the airport name alone. Our service team first verifies the operating flight, carrier authorization, ground handling, customs process and cargo type.
Does the airport have regular express or cargo flights?
The supplied airport record lists zero air services and zero express services. We therefore do not promise regular express or freighter coverage and will check live availability before booking.
What information is needed for a rate and routing check?
Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, packing condition, customs value, delivery terms, required date and any dangerous-goods or temperature-control requirements.
Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be routed through the airport?
Only after confirming temperature-control arrangements, transfer exposure, packaging, permits, carrier acceptance and the responsibilities of each handling party. A validated shipper pack may be required.
Is an alternative gateway available if direct acceptance is not confirmed?
Our team can compare a confirmed regional gateway with onward trucking or connecting air service. The alternative is selected according to border formalities, road feasibility, cargo restrictions and total transit risk.
Data Sources & Provenance
The airport name, codes, location, coordinates, address, time zone and service-indicator fields in this module are taken from the supplied airport record for this page. No unverified runway, terminal, warehouse-area, throughput, airline-frequency, rate or transit-time figures have been added.
For independent aviation-code and industry-reference checks, our team uses the following authoritative domains where applicable:
- iata.org — IATA reference material and airline or airport industry information.
- icao.int — ICAO aviation standards and international civil-aviation reference material.