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UAI Suai Airport
Suai Airport (IATA: UAI, ICAO:WPDB) is located in the the city of Suai, East timor.

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IATA Code

UAI

ICAO Code

WPDB

Name

Suai Airport

Type

Country / Region

East timor (TL)

City

Suai

Latitude

-9.3033104

Longitude

125.2870026

Time Zone

UTC+09:00

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Suai Airport (UAI) — Airport Overview

Suai Airport is a local airport serving Suai in the southwest of Timor-Leste. Its position near the southern coast gives it a potential role in supporting local passenger movement, project logistics and time-sensitive shipments for the Covalima area. Based on the supplied airport master data, the airport is identified by IATA code UAI and ICAO code WPDB, at approximately 125.2870026°E and 9.3033104°S, with a UTC+09:00 time zone. For international air freight, our service team treats Suai Airport as a regional gateway rather than a confirmed cargo hub. Cargo acceptance, aircraft availability, customs arrangements, handling equipment and onward connections must therefore be confirmed for each shipment before booking. Where direct uplift is unavailable, we assess a suitable routing through a larger Timor-Leste or regional gateway and arrange the local delivery segment separately.

Airport name	Suai Airport
IATA / ICAO	UAI / WPDB
Country / city	Timor-Leste / Suai
Coordinates	125.2870026°E, 9.3033104°S
Time zone	UTC+09:00
Platform master-data records	air_num: 0; exp_num: 0. These fields describe the supplied dataset and are not a confirmation of current airport operating capability.

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub positioning: our team does not assume regular international cargo uplift or broad airline connectivity from Suai Airport.
Pre-confirmation is essential: cargo acceptance, operating days, aircraft type, handling support and cargo cut-off must be checked shipment by shipment.
Limited service certainty: shipments requiring controlled-temperature handling, dangerous-goods processing or special lifting equipment need written confirmation before cargo is dispatched.
Gateway flexibility: for commercial consignments, our team can compare a Suai-area first-mile solution with routing through a larger regional airport.
Local-delivery exposure: road access, weather, security and availability of suitable vehicles may materially affect final delivery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Suai Airport should be handled as a capacity-confirmation location. Our service team will not represent a cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room or dangerous-goods store as available unless the operating party confirms it for the intended movement.

General cargo acceptanceConfirm whether cargo is accepted on the proposed operating service, including piece dimensions, gross weight, packaging condition and required handover point.

Ground handlingVerify the appointed handler, cargo receiving hours, ramp-side restrictions, weighing method and availability of forklifts or other handling equipment.

Customs and documentary controlEstablish whether export or import customs formalities can be completed locally or must be arranged through another designated gateway.

Temperature-sensitive cargoDo not tender pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive goods without written confirmation of storage, transfer time and monitoring arrangements.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and fuel-related products requires carrier and handler approval before dispatch.

Project and oversized cargoOur team will check aircraft loading limits, access roads, lifting points and any requirement for charter, split shipment or specialist trucking.

Routes & Transit Times

Suai Airport does not provide a basis for assuming a fixed international freighter schedule. Our team confirms the actual operating carrier, service date and cargo acceptance status before issuing a firm routing.
For export cargo, a practical plan may involve road feeder movement to a larger gateway, followed by regional air uplift. The selected gateway depends on origin, destination, border formalities, cargo type and available capacity.
For inbound shipments, the final Suai delivery leg may require coordinated customs release, local trucking and consignee availability. Airport-to-door timing must be quoted only after the full routing is confirmed.
Weather, road conditions, limited handling windows, public holidays, aircraft payload restrictions and customs inspection can extend the planned transit time. Our quotations therefore distinguish estimated transit from guaranteed delivery.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Suai and the wider Covalima area, subject to road accessibility and the consignee’s exact location.
Likely logistics demand: project materials, spare parts, industrial consumables, construction-related supplies and urgent replacement components may require time-critical forwarding.
Local and agricultural cargo: agricultural products and other regional commodities may be considered for air transport only after confirming packaging, phytosanitary requirements, acceptance conditions and available uplift.
High-value or sensitive goods: electronics, documents, samples and service parts require secure packaging, accurate commercial descriptions and a confirmed chain of custody.
Temperature-controlled shipments: fresh food and healthcare products should normally be routed only where the complete cold-chain handover has been verified in writing.

Operations & Compliance

Operational rule: Suai Airport cargo acceptance and local customs procedures must be confirmed before the shipper sends cargo to the airport. A booking reference alone should not be treated as proof of acceptance.

Cut-off and handover: obtain the actual cargo cut-off, receiving address, responsible handler and required pre-alert documents. Regional operations may have narrow or irregular acceptance windows.
Documentation: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, shipper and consignee details, permits and any origin or product certificates required for the commodity and trade lane.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the correct UN classification, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration where required, battery test documentation and labels. Do not conceal batteries or regulated articles in general cargo.
Inspection and collection: allow time for customs or security examination. The consignee should be ready with identification, import documents, local clearance arrangements and a vehicle suitable for the shipment.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, Incoterm, origin, destination and delivery address before requesting a routing.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible road transfer. Mark every piece with the shipment reference, consignee and handling instructions.
For urgent or high-value cargo, request a dual option: a Suai-area airport solution subject to confirmation and an alternative gateway-plus-trucking plan.
Do not deliver cargo to the airport until our team has reconfirmed the operating service, handler acceptance, customs pathway and collection procedure for that specific shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Suai Airport receive international air cargo directly?

It may be possible for a particular operating service, but our team cannot assume regular international cargo acceptance. Carrier, handler, customs and aircraft-capacity confirmation is required before booking.

Can our shipment be booked with a guaranteed transit time?

Not before the complete routing is confirmed. We provide an estimated transit range after checking uplift, gateway transfer, customs requirements and local delivery conditions.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through Suai Airport?

Only if the actual carrier and ground handler accept the commodity and all applicable declarations, packing and labeling requirements are satisfied. Written pre-approval is required.

Is temperature-controlled cargo suitable for this airport?

Our team will first verify cold-storage and transfer capability. If a continuous temperature-controlled chain cannot be demonstrated, we recommend an alternative gateway or service.

What is the best alternative when local uplift is unavailable?

We compare road feeder movement to a suitable larger gateway with the consignee’s delivery requirements, customs route, cargo characteristics and total landed transit time.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, city, country, coordinates, time zone and platform record fields in this module are taken from the supplied airport master data for Suai Airport. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance and require confirmation from the active carrier, ground handler, customs authority and local delivery provider.

Reference frameworks for airport and air-transport terminology: iata.org and icao.int. These reference domains do not constitute confirmation of current schedules, facilities, handling contracts or cargo acceptance at Suai Airport.

Our service team verifies time-sensitive details at quotation and pre-alert stages, including operating service, cargo cut-off, customs process, special-cargo acceptance, local collection and final delivery conditions.