Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD
Local time
UTC - 5
Handling Information
Handling Agent Cargo
Main contact
CHOICE Aviation Services Inc.
Phone: +1 703-840-6400
23723C Airfreight Lane
E-mail:
Dulles, VA 20166
IAD.SK.Imp@choice.aero
USA
IAD.SK.Exp@choice.aero
Opening Hours
Day
Customer Service
Monday - Thursday
0800-2000
Friday
Saturday
Sunday / Holiday
Latest acceptance time
Deadlines in minutes prior to STD
General
Priority
Latest acceptance (CCSF)
270
210
Latest acceptance NON CCSF/unknown
480
360
Latest acceptance ULD shipper loaded CCSF
300
240
Transfer from Flight to Truck (into US)
420
Transfer from Truck to Flight (out of US)
Dangerous goods and other specials CCSF
n/a
Dangerous goods and other specials NON CCSF/unknown
600
Time of availability
Minutes after ATA
Import - cargo checked-in and notified
150
Special Handling
PIL/ACT
Yes – 5 power outlets for active units
Dry Ice vendor – 24 hours deliver – request to send to IAD.SK.Imp@choice.aero
Pre-advice to. IAD.SK.Imp@choice.aero and IAD.SK.Ops@choice.aero
Notification (pre-advice) for PIL storage in/outbound 24 hrs prior to delivery / arrival of the shipment in IAD
Pre-advise to IAD.SK.Imp@choice.aero and IAD.SK.Ops@choice.aero
PIL/ CRT
Yes. PIL/CRT +15°C to +25°C
PIL/ ERT
Yes. +2°C to +25°C, can be stored in COL or CRT
PIL/ COL
Yes. +2°C to + 8°C –
PIL/ FRO
No – No frozen capacity available
AVI
Live animals
Yes,
EMBARGO live animals to/from IAD Saturdays/Sundays.
Pre-advice toIAD.SK.Imp@choice.aero
VAL
Valuables
EMBARGO on VAL
VUN
Vulnerable
Yes
HUM
Human Remains
Pre-advice to IAD.SK.Imp@choice.aero
LHO
Live Human Organs
DG
Dangerous Goods
Forwarding radioactive on SK925 is only allowed if the following procedure is complied with:
HEA
Heavy Item
Maximum piece weight 500 kg for non-palletized load
PER
Perishable cargo
Yes, no handling restrictions
COL
+2o - +8oC
Cooling facilities:
Capacity: 5 m3 - if larger shipments, contact IAD to determine if a reefer must be ordered.
Ordering of reefer: Please contact our GHA via email IAD.SK.Imp@choice.aero min 3 days before departure of shipment.
FRO
-10o - -18oC
Not available
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