# Air Cargo Handling Facilities

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Air cargo handling facilities are dedicated airport installations where shipments are received, security-screened, sorted, and prepared for onward transport.

Air cargo handling facilities are dedicated airport installations where shipments are received, security-screened, sorted, and prepared for onward transport. They include climate-controlled storage zones for temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals and perishables, sorting areas organised by destination airport, and loading docks with direct access to both the apron and road freight. Equipment typically covers pallet handling systems, X-ray scanners, and automated weighing stations. Customs authorities are often co-located on site, streamlining clearance significantly. Unlike conventional warehouses, these facilities are engineered for rapid turnaround rather than long-term storage.

**Source:** [https://www.iata.org/en/publications/cargo-glossary/](https://www.iata.org/en/publications/cargo-glossary/)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Air Cargo Handling Facilities |
| Language | EN |
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| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://www.iata.org/en/publications/cargo-glossary/ |

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