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QC Airport Air Cargo Services and Solutions

Handling your air cargo with speed and precision.

QCIA Airport Services

QCIA Airport Services, LLC provides complete air cargo services, including ground handling, warehousing, logistics, competitive Jet-A fueling and on-site mechanical maintenance and repair equipment.

At Quad Cities International Airport (MLI), a full range of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services is available, such as aircraft marshalling, cargo loading and off-loading, forklift handling and expert support for pilots, operators and freight businesses.

The MLI airfield is equipped to handle the world’s largest aircraft, featuring over 10,000 feet of runway. The airport is also located within 60 miles of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #133, supporting efficient international cargo operations.

Cargo infrastructure includes a 395,500-square-foot cargo ramp and Cargo Building 2, which offers more than 7,000 square feet of space with eight loading docks, including easy-access landside overhead semi-trailer height docks.

Together, these capabilities allow QC Airport Services to deliver efficient cargo handling, streamlined logistics and comprehensive operational support for aircraft operators.

Current fuel pricing: https://www.airnav.com/airport/KMLI#biz

Local Contact: Andrew McVietty | [email protected] | 309-314-1271

Air cargo capabilities
and pricing

  • Marshalling of aircraft
  • Cargo loading and off-loading – forklift
  • Crew and ground handling
  • Shell contracted Jet-A fueling with competitive pricing
  • GSE mechanics on-site for equipment maintenance and repairs
  • Signatory landing fees: $2.84 per 1,000 lbs aircraft gross landing weight
  • Aircraft and trucking logistics sourcing and invoicing
  • 24/7 availability

Hand carry boxes
(5 and under)

  • $150.00 service fee per event
  • $100 after-hours fee
  • Normal operating hours 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. including weekends and holidays.

Hand carry boxes (6+)

  • Negotiated at time of order

Forklift
shipments

  • $500 up to 5 pallets
  • $750 6-10 pallets
  • $1000 10+ pallets
  • $250 after-hours fee
  • Normal operating hours 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. including weekends and holidays.
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