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YAP Yap International Airport (FAA: T11)
Yap International Airport (FAA: T11) (IATA: YAP, ICAO:PTYA) is located in the the city of Yap Island, Micronesia. It is the primary international airport serving Yap Island and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+6913502702

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IATA Code

YAP

ICAO Code

PTYA

Name

Yap International Airport (FAA: T11)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Micronesia (FM)

City

Yap Island

Latitude

9.4989100

Longitude

138.0829926

Time Zone

UTC+10:00

Phone Number

+6913502702

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Airport Overview

Yap International Airport (FAA: T11)（YAP）is a public regional airport serving Yap Island, one of the islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is located in the southern part of the Yap Islands, also known as Wa'ab, and operates in a geographically isolated Pacific island market. For international freight forwarders, its role is primarily regional connectivity rather than large-scale cargo consolidation. Regular commercial connectivity is associated with Guam and Palau, while periodic Pacific Missionary Aviation services connect selected outer-island airfields. Our service team treats this airport as a capacity- and schedule-sensitive gateway: shipment acceptance, aircraft payload, transfer arrangements, customs coordination and final delivery should all be reconfirmed before cargo is tendered.

Airport name	Yap International Airport (FAA: T11)
IATA / ICAO	YAP / PTYA
Location	Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia
Coordinates	9.4989100, 138.0829926
Local time	UTC+10:00
Airport contact in supplied records	+691 350 2702

Key Highlights

Regional island gatewayOur team plans the airport as a local Yap gateway with onward coordination through regional hubs, not as a high-volume international cargo center.

Limited and variable capacityAvailable uplift may depend on passenger aircraft loading, aircraft type, seasonal demand and operational restrictions; acceptance is subject to carrier confirmation.

Guam and Palau orientationThese are the principal regional connection directions identified in the supplied airport information. Routing and operating days must be checked for each shipment.

Remote-island delivery profileLocal collection and delivery can require advance coordination because the airport serves a dispersed island community and outer-island airfields have separate operating arrangements.

Pre-alert is essentialOur service team recommends early document review and written confirmation of acceptance, handling capability and consignee readiness before cargo dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied data identifies Yap International Airport (FAA: T11) as a regional commercial airport but does not establish dedicated cargo-terminal, cold-storage, bonded-warehouse or dangerous-goods facility specifications. Our platform therefore confirms the following items with the handling agent and operating carrier before booking:

General cargo acceptance: Confirm whether the proposed flight accepts loose cargo, palletized freight, oversize pieces and airline ULD-compatible shipments.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume active cooling, refrigerated storage or monitored transfer space. For pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables, obtain written confirmation of handover and storage conditions.
Dangerous goods: Confirm local acceptance, carrier restrictions, packaging requirements, shipper’s declaration review and any limitation on battery-powered or hazardous articles before tender.
Customs and controlled handling: Our team coordinates commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills and any import or export permits with the responsible broker or authority; bonded or formal customs-storage availability must be verified case by case.
Ground handling: Confirm cargo-terminal opening times, delivery cut-off, collection identification requirements, handling equipment and whether consignee collection is required at the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connection pattern: The supplied airport description identifies regular commercial links with Guam and Palau. These connections may serve as transfer points for international freight, subject to current schedules, aircraft capacity and interline or handling arrangements.
Outer-island movements: Pacific Missionary Aviation is identified as making periodic trips to Ulithi and Fais. Such services should be treated as separate, schedule-sensitive arrangements rather than guaranteed commercial cargo connections.
Transit planning: Actual door-to-door time depends on flight frequency, transfer availability, weather, payload restrictions, customs release, weekend or holiday operations and local delivery resources. Our team provides a confirmed routing only after carrier acceptance.
Alternative routing: For urgent or high-value cargo, we compare regional hub options and, where operationally suitable, sea-air or ocean-linked alternatives. The final choice depends on cargo characteristics, destination requirements and total landed cost.

No fixed transit promise should be made from the airport name alone. We obtain the current operating schedule, booking confirmation and transfer plan before issuing a firm movement estimate.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Yap Island and its local communities form the immediate service area. Outer-island movements require separate confirmation of aircraft availability and local handling arrangements.
Typical regional freight profile: General consumer supplies, retail replenishment, spare parts, construction materials, government or community supplies and personal effects may be relevant to this island market.
Perishables and seafood: Fresh or frozen products require advance confirmation of packaging, acceptance, cool-chain continuity, inspection requirements and consignee collection timing.
Time-sensitive shipments: Medical supplies, essential equipment and aircraft or utility spares should be booked with a contingency margin because a missed uplift may cause a substantial delay until the next suitable movement.
Small-lot shipments: Consolidation can reduce cost, but only where the carrier accepts the cargo profile and the consolidation can meet documentation, security and delivery cut-offs.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Local cargo acceptance and documentation cut-offs may differ from the published passenger schedule. Our service team obtains the handling agent’s current cut-off and requires cargo to arrive with sufficient margin for weighing, security and document checks.
Accurate documents: The commercial invoice, packing list, master or house air waybill, shipper and consignee details, origin information, valuation and permits must be consistent. Incomplete data can prevent acceptance or delay customs release.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuels, dry ice and other regulated articles require classification and carrier acceptance under applicable air-transport rules. Shippers should not tender undeclared restricted goods.
Inspection and delivery: Customs or security inspection may affect release timing. The consignee should be ready with identification, payment or permit documentation and a collection plan; airport-side storage duration and handling charges must be confirmed in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, value, origin, destination and proposed shipping date to our team before packing is finalized so that routing and acceptance restrictions can be checked.
Use robust moisture-resistant packaging and clearly mark piece numbers, consignee contact details, handling instructions and any applicable regulatory labels. Avoid packaging that cannot withstand repeated hand handling.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals or urgent relief cargo, request a written handling plan covering acceptance, storage, transfer, release and consignee collection. Do not rely on an assumed cold chain.
Build a contingency plan through Guam, Palau or another suitable regional routing when the shipment is critical, and keep the consignee available during the local delivery window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our team arrange international cargo directly to Yap International Airport (FAA: T11)?

We can request a door-to-door or airport-to-airport solution, but direct acceptance depends on the current commercial schedule, carrier booking rules, transfer arrangements and available payload. We confirm the complete routing before collecting the shipment.

Is a daily cargo flight available?

A daily cargo service should not be assumed. The supplied information describes regular commercial flights and periodic outer-island services, but operating frequency and cargo acceptance can change. Our team checks the current schedule and uplift availability for each booking.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals or seafood be shipped?

They may be possible subject to carrier and ground-handler approval. We first verify packaging, acceptance, storage, transfer time, permits and consignee readiness. Without written confirmation of the handling chain, standard general-cargo service should not be represented as temperature-controlled.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?

Provide the proper shipping name, UN number where applicable, class, packing group, quantity, package type, safety documentation and shipper’s declaration when required. Carrier approval and local handling acceptance must be obtained before tender.

How can the consignee avoid a delivery delay?

The consignee should receive the pre-alert, prepare customs documents and permits, remain reachable, and confirm who will collect the cargo. Our service team coordinates the release and collection instructions with the local handling contact whenever the routing is booked.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, codes, coordinates, location, time zone, contact number and regional service description in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Identifier and aviation-reference verification should be cross-checked against authoritative industry and regulatory databases, including faa.gov, iata.org and icao.int.

Schedule, cargo acceptance, aircraft capacity, customs procedures, handling facilities, dangerous-goods restrictions, storage conditions, cut-off times and local delivery arrangements are operational variables. Our platform verifies these items with the relevant carrier, ground handler, broker or competent authority at the time of booking rather than presenting unverified fixed specifications.

This page intentionally excludes unsupported claims about runway dimensions, cargo-terminal area, warehouse certification, throughput, flight frequency, rates and guaranteed transit times.