# Cayman Dispatch Services (CDS)

> CDS is the leading independent aviation ground handling company at Owen Roberts International Airport (IATA: GCM, ICAO: MWCR) in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Operating since 1992, CDS is the only handler on island providing all three core aviation services — cargo, ramp and passenger handling — plus private aviation (FBO) support, operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

CDS handles scheduled carriers including American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and British Airways cargo, and is an approved ground handling partner of Universal Aviation for general aviation at Grand Cayman.

## Services

- [Cargo Services](https://www.cdsltd.ky/services/cargo-services/): 24/7 air freight handling at GCM — imports, exports, hazardous goods, perishables, live animals, valuables and express cargo. Cargo desk: +1 (345) 943 8900, cargo@cdsltd.ky
- [Ramp Services](https://www.cdsltd.ky/services/ramp-services/): Aircraft marshalling, ground power, pushback, baggage and cargo loading to IATA IGOM standards for narrow-body and wide-body aircraft.
- [Passenger Services](https://www.cdsltd.ky/services/passenger-services/): Check-in, gate operations, lounge management, special assistance and lost baggage services.
- [Private Aviation Services](https://www.cdsltd.ky/services/private-aviation-services/): FBO-style handling for private jets and business aviation at Grand Cayman — arrival coordination, customs and immigration facilitation, fuel coordination and crew support.

## Guides

- [Flying a Private Jet to Grand Cayman (MWCR)](https://www.cdsltd.ky/private-jet-travel-grand-cayman-operators-guide/): Slots, parking, FBO handling and planning guidance.
- [Customs & Immigration at Grand Cayman for Private Aviation](https://www.cdsltd.ky/customs-immigration-clearance-private-aviation-cayman-islands/): Clearance procedures, documents and timing at MWCR.
- [Cuba Overflight Permits](https://www.cdsltd.ky/cuba-overflight-permits-private-aviation-guide/): IACC requirements, OFAC rules for N-registered aircraft, processing times and how CDS coordinates clearance.
- [Owen Roberts International Airport Ground Services Guide](https://www.cdsltd.ky/owen-roberts-international-airport-ground-services-guide/): Airport infrastructure, constraints and the ground service environment at GCM/MWCR.
- [Grand Cayman Aviation Ground Handling Guide](https://www.cdsltd.ky/grand-cayman-aviation-ground-handling-guide/): What airline and charter operators need to know.
- [Aircraft Fueling at Owen Roberts](https://www.cdsltd.ky/aircraft-fueling-services-cayman-islands-grand-cayman/): Jet-A availability and fuel coordination at GCM.
- [All news and guides](https://www.cdsltd.ky/news-insights/)

## Contact

- General: +1 (345) 949 8960, info@cdsltd.ky
- Cargo (24/7): +1 (345) 943 8900, cargo@cdsltd.ky
- Lost baggage: +1 (345) 928 8966
- Location: Owen Roberts International Airport, Owen Roberts Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1001