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ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (IATA: ZIH, ICAO:MMZH) is located in the the city of Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo, Mexico. It is the primary international airport serving Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+527555540223

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IATA Code

ZIH

ICAO Code

MMZH

Name

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Mexico (MX)

City

Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo

Latitude

17.6016006

Longitude

-101.4609985

Time Zone

UTC-06:00

Phone Number

+527555540223

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Airport Overview

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport（ZIH） is an international regional airport serving Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo in Guerrero, on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Its primary role is passenger and tourism connectivity rather than large-scale cargo-hub operations. For international freight, our platform treats the airport as a destination-specific gateway: suitable shipments should be confirmed against the operating carrier, available belly capacity, local handling arrangements and customs requirements before booking. Cargo requiring frequent uplift, specialized warehouse services or highly predictable connections may need routing through a larger Mexican gateway with onward surface transport.

IATA / ICAO	ZIH / MMZH
Location	Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
Coordinates	17.6016006, -101.4609985
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Airport contact in supplied data	+52 755 554 0223; contact availability and operating hours should be reconfirmed before dispatch

Key Highlights

Regional international gatewayPassenger-oriented infrastructure means cargo acceptance is likely to depend on active flight schedules, aircraft type and local ground-handling arrangements.

Limited direct-freighter relevanceOur service team does not assume scheduled freighter availability; freighter, charter or consolidation options must be checked case by case.

Tourism-led catchmentThe local market is centered on coastal tourism, hospitality supply and regional consumption rather than a major export-manufacturing cluster.

Gateway selection mattersFor urgent, dense or controlled cargo, a routing via a larger Mexican gateway may provide more uplift options, subject to customs and domestic transfer feasibility.

Pre-alert discipline requiredAdvance confirmation of booking, warehouse acceptance, customs broker support and final-mile delivery is important before cargo is released to origin.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information does not establish a dedicated cargo-terminal footprint, cold-store capacity, bonded-warehouse capacity or dangerous-goods facility at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport. Our platform therefore arranges these services only after written confirmation from the applicable airline, ground handler, customs broker or local agent.

General cargo acceptance: possible handling is subject to the operating airline’s cargo policy, aircraft capacity, security screening and warehouse cut-off.
Temperature-controlled cargo: do not assume refrigerated storage, active-container power or controlled-room handover. Use validated packaging and obtain a written temperature-handling plan.
Dangerous goods: acceptance must be confirmed before tendering, including the carrier’s approval, IATA DGR documentation, packing instructions, marks, labels and emergency contact details.
Customs-controlled cargo: the importer or exporter should appoint a Mexico-qualified customs broker and confirm whether clearance is performed at the airport or after transfer to another customs location.
Oversize and special cargo: dimensions, weight, handling equipment, aircraft loading limits and truck access must be checked individually; no handling capability is presumed from the airport’s international designation.

Routes & Transit Times

International connectivity: cargo may move on passenger-aircraft belly capacity when a suitable operating service is available. Carrier, season, aircraft type and cargo acceptance policy can change, so our team confirms each movement against the current schedule.
Domestic Mexican connections: shipments may be planned through a larger Mexican gateway and transferred onward by domestic air or road, depending on customs status, service availability and final destination.
North American and European cargo: practical routings commonly require an intermediate gateway rather than a direct freighter solution. The selected gateway should be evaluated for connection reliability, customs handling and truck transfer time.
Transit-time control: published flight time is not the full logistics lead time. Booking confirmation, export clearance, screening, warehouse receipt, transfer, import customs and local delivery can materially affect the final ETA.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific transit estimate only after confirming the airline, routing, cargo profile, customs mode and final delivery address. No fixed transit time or flight frequency should be assumed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo and surrounding Guerrero coastal communities, subject to the selected trucking radius and road conditions.
Tourism and hospitality supply: time-sensitive hotel, resort, restaurant and maintenance items may include replacement parts, amenities, uniforms, small equipment and urgent consumables.
Perishable products: seafood, fresh food and other temperature-sensitive products may require a shipper-controlled cold chain and pre-arranged local delivery; handling acceptance must be verified before booking.
Consumer and commercial shipments: parcels, spare parts, samples, retail goods and general merchandise can be considered when packaging, customs classification and carrier acceptance are compliant.
Industrial cargo: heavier machinery, project cargo and recurring manufacturing shipments may be more operationally efficient through a larger gateway with planned trucking to the Guerrero coast.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: the applicable cargo cut-off is set by the airline and handling agent, not by the airport code. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline and builds in time for screening, export documents and local traffic.
Documentation: prepare an accurate air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee tax or identification details where required, harmonized classification information, permits and origin documents when applicable.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, food, plant products, live animals and other controlled commodities require commodity-specific declarations and prior acceptance. The relevant Mexican authorities and carrier rules prevail.
Customs and delivery: mismatched values, descriptions, importer details or tariff classifications can trigger inspection, storage exposure or delivery delay. Our service team coordinates broker review and confirms the release point before arranging final-mile collection.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS information and any battery or temperature details to our team before requesting a firm booking.
For fragile or temperature-sensitive freight, use tamper-evident, weather-resistant packaging and document the required handling range. Do not tender cargo until storage and handover arrangements are confirmed.
Reserve additional planning time for seasonal passenger demand, limited belly capacity, customs review and onward trucking to coastal destinations.
Ask our team to compare direct airport delivery with a larger-gateway-plus-truck solution. The alternative may be more dependable for heavy cargo, recurring volumes, dangerous goods or shipments requiring specialized handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport handle international air cargo?: International cargo may be possible when an operating carrier accepts the commodity and capacity is available. Our platform verifies the current routing, ground handler, screening and customs process before confirming the shipment.
Is a direct freighter service available?: We do not presume scheduled freighter service. Direct freighter, charter and passenger-aircraft belly options must be checked against the current operating schedule and carrier acceptance rules.
Can you ship seafood, pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods?: These commodities can be considered only after confirming packaging, temperature range, required permits, carrier acceptance, airport handover and final-mile delivery. Refrigerated storage or powered equipment should never be assumed.
Will Mexican customs clearance take place at the airport?: The clearance location depends on the routing, customs regime, commodity and broker arrangement. Our service team confirms whether the shipment is cleared at the airport or transferred under the applicable customs procedure.
What is the best option for urgent or heavy cargo?: We compare available uplift to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport with routing through a larger Mexican gateway and onward trucking. The recommendation depends on weight, dimensions, customs status, delivery address and required arrival date.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, address, time zone and contact information in this module are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and are subject to live confirmation with the airline, handling agent, customs broker and relevant authorities.

Airport operator and airport-information verification: asur.com.mx
Mexican civil aviation and regulatory reference: gob.mx/afac
International airline and air-cargo standards reference: iata.org

No unverified cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, runway specification, annual cargo throughput, flight frequency, carrier commitment or transit-time guarantee is stated. Current acceptance, schedules, customs procedures and service availability must be reconfirmed for each shipment.