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XNA Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (IATA: XNA, ICAO:KXNA) is located in the the city of Fayetteville, United states.

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IATA Code

XNA

ICAO Code

KXNA

Name

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

Type

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Fayetteville

Latitude

36.2818690

Longitude

-94.3068110

Time Zone

UTC-06:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport（XNA）, ICAO KXNA, is a regional commercial airport serving the Fayetteville–Springdale area and the wider Northwest Arkansas market. Its location in Benton County places it close to a major industrial, retail, distribution and corporate-travel corridor rather than a traditional coastal gateway. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a regional origin and destination point with onward connections through larger U.S. air cargo gateways. Our service team can compare airport-origin uplift with truck-air alternatives, depending on cargo dimensions, required delivery date, customs routing and available capacity. Carrier acceptance, handling windows, screening arrangements and any international customs process must be confirmed for the specific shipment before booking.

Airport name	Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
Location	Fayetteville / Springdale, Arkansas, United States
IATA / ICAO	XNA / KXNA
Coordinates	36.2818690, -94.3068110
Time zone	UTC-06:00 as supplied; daylight-saving treatment should be checked for the shipping date

Key Highlights

Regional gateway profile: suitable for Northwest Arkansas-origin and destination cargo, with many international routings requiring a connection through a larger U.S. gateway.
Strong inland catchment: the airport serves the Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers–Bentonville commercial corridor and surrounding Arkansas business communities.
Schedule-sensitive planning: cargo space, screening and acceptance cut-offs can be more constrained than at major integrator or international cargo hubs.
Truck-air comparison is important: our team should check both local uplift and line-haul trucking to a suitable gateway before finalizing the routing.
Shipment-specific confirmation required: dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive cargo, oversized freight, live animals and customs-controlled shipments require advance carrier and handler approval.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport should be planned as a commercial passenger airport with associated air cargo handling arrangements, not automatically as a dedicated international cargo hub. The exact handling provider, acceptance window and service scope depend on the operating carrier and routing.

General cargo handling

Routine freight may be accepted through the airline or appointed ground handler. Booking confirmation should identify the physical acceptance point, piece limits, screening status and delivery-to-airport instructions.

Express and parcel connections

Time-critical small shipments may move through integrator or express networks subject to account, commodity and service restrictions. Our team will verify whether the requested service is airport-origin, gateway-connected or truck-fed.

Temperature-sensitive freight

Do not assume dedicated cold-room, pharmaceutical or dry-ice handling is available for every departure. Pre-alert the carrier with packaging type, temperature range, dry-ice quantity and transfer requirements.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the airline, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, documentation and staff authorization. Advance approval is essential for lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and dry ice.

Customs and controlled freight

For import, export, bonded or examination cargo, customs availability and the responsible broker must be confirmed before dispatch. Airport availability does not by itself establish a particular bonded-storage or inspection arrangement.

Oversized and special handling

Confirm aircraft door dimensions, pallet or container compatibility, forklift capability and transfer restrictions before accepting machinery, trade-show exhibits, vehicles or irregular-shaped pieces.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic feeder pattern: cargo may be booked from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to a U.S. gateway and then connected to an international long-haul service. The gateway and airline depend on the live booking plan.
Express network option: parcel and urgent documents may follow an integrator network rather than a conventional airline air waybill. Cut-off, account eligibility and commodity rules must be checked separately.
Truck-air alternative: for dense, urgent or capacity-sensitive freight, our service team can compare line-haul trucking to a larger gateway with local airport uplift. The best option depends on total door-to-door transit, not flight time alone.
Transit variables: connection availability, weekend schedules, screening, weather, aircraft changes, customs examination, truck dispatch and airline acceptance can materially affect the final delivery date.

No fixed transit time or guaranteed direct international route should be assumed. We confirm the current operating plan, cargo cut-off and delivery commitment at quotation and again before handover.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Northwest Arkansas commercial corridor: Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville form the primary business catchment, with additional reach into neighboring Arkansas and nearby regional markets.
Retail and distribution supply chains: replenishment samples, consumer products, packaging, spare parts and time-critical inventory may require flexible airport or gateway routing.
Aerospace, industrial and technology cargo: aircraft components, production parts, electronics, tools and maintenance items require careful screening, packaging and dimensional review.
Food and agricultural-related shipments: samples, ingredients and specialized products may require sanitary, temperature, labeling or import documentation checks before movement.
Corporate and trade-show freight: exhibits, prototypes and urgent documents benefit from pre-arranged delivery appointments and a clearly nominated consignee or broker.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline cargo cut-offs are commonly earlier than passenger check-in times and may vary by flight, handler, screening status and shipment type. Our team obtains the written acceptance deadline before collection.
Security screening: cargo must meet applicable U.S. air-cargo security requirements. Unscreened, unknown or improperly prepared freight may require additional handling and can miss the planned departure.
Dangerous goods declaration: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, packing instruction, labels and shipper’s declaration where required. Lithium battery details must be supplied before booking.
Customs and delivery: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, importer information and any permits must align. Customs examination, broker response time and consignee availability can delay release and collection.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready date, destination, declared value and any special handling requirement.
Ask our service team to quote at least two plans where practical: local airport uplift and truck-air routing through a larger gateway. Compare total transit, handling points, risk and final-mile delivery.
Use export-grade packaging with internal cushioning, moisture protection and visible piece identification. For pallets, confirm airline acceptance of height, overhang, shrink-wrap and fork-entry conditions.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, dangerous goods or dry ice, obtain written pre-acceptance before cargo is delivered. Include emergency contact details and handling instructions in the pre-alert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport handle international air freight?

It may support international shipments through airline, express or gateway-connected arrangements, but the exact customs, screening and transfer process depends on the routing and operating parties. Our service team confirms the complete chain before booking.

Is a direct international cargo flight available from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport?

A direct international cargo service should not be assumed. Availability changes with airline schedules and charter programs, so we check the live routing and compare it with a truck-air alternative.

How early should cargo be delivered to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport?

The required time is flight- and handler-specific. Cargo requiring screening, dangerous-goods review, temperature control or customs processing generally needs more lead time than routine, fully prepared general cargo.

Can Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport accept dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Acceptance depends on the airline, commodity classification, packing and documentation. Provide the battery type, watt-hour or lithium content, UN information and packaging details before the booking is confirmed.

What information is needed for an accurate freight quote?

Our team needs origin and destination, ready date, pieces, dimensions, weight, commodity, value, Incoterms, customs status and any special requirements. This information determines whether airport uplift or gateway trucking is more suitable.

Data Sources & Provenance

This module uses the supplied airport record for the airport name, codes, location, coordinates and time-zone field. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are subject to current airline, handler, customs, security and road-feeder confirmation.

Airport operator and current airport information: flyxna.com
U.S. airport reference and regulatory information: faa.gov
U.S. Customs and Border Protection information: cbp.gov
International air transport standards and industry reference: iata.org

Carrier schedules, acceptance cut-offs, handling capabilities, customs arrangements, security requirements and transit commitments are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the actual booking before cargo handover.