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CFE Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (IATA: CFE, ICAO:LFLC) is located in the the city of Clermont/ Ferrand Auvergne, France. It is the primary international airport serving Clermont/ Ferrand Auvergne and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+33473627100

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IATA Code

CFE

ICAO Code

LFLC

Name

Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Clermont/ Ferrand Auvergne

Latitude

45.7867012

Longitude

3.1691699

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+33473627100

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Airport Overview

Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) is a regional public airport serving Clermont-Ferrand and the Auvergne area. It is located in Aulnat, approximately 6.7 kilometres east of Clermont-Ferrand, in the Puy-de-Dôme department of central France. For international freight forwarding, the airport is best assessed as a regional gateway rather than a major scheduled cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate local airport handling, customs documentation, road feeder transport and alternative gateway planning according to the confirmed booking, commodity and airline schedule.

IATA / ICAO	CFE / LFLC
Airport name	Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
Location	Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France
Coordinates	45.7867012, 3.1691699
Time zone	UTC+01:00 in the supplied airport record; seasonal clock changes should be checked when planning cut-offs.
Airport contact in supplied record	+33 4 73 62 71 00

Key Highlights

Regional airport positioning provides local access to Clermont-Ferrand and the wider Auvergne industrial catchment, while long-haul cargo may require an onward connection through another French or European gateway.
Shipment acceptance is schedule- and handling-agent-dependent; confirmed cargo capacity, screening arrangements and warehouse reception conditions should be obtained before issuing final routing instructions.
Road feeder planning is important for export and import cargo because the airport’s practical value often depends on the connection between the airport, local shippers and larger cargo gateways.
Time-critical, temperature-sensitive, dangerous-goods and oversized shipments require commodity-specific pre-clearance rather than standard passenger-baggage assumptions.
Our team uses the confirmed airline booking, handling confirmation and customs status as the controlling references for cut-off and delivery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information does not establish a specific cargo-terminal footprint, cold-store capacity, bonded-warehouse area or dangerous-goods warehouse specification for this page. Our service team therefore treats each shipment as subject to operational confirmation with the appointed ground handler and airline.

General cargo acceptanceStandard cargo may be accepted only against a confirmed booking, valid dimensions and weight declaration, screening status and handler acceptance window.

Customs and securityExport declarations, security screening and transit documentation must be arranged according to the selected routing. Customs-controlled handover points are confirmed case by case.

Temperature-sensitive freightPharmaceuticals, biological materials and perishables require advance confirmation of handling equipment, storage exposure limits and transfer protection.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, packing instruction, label and declaration requirements. Do not tender undeclared dangerous goods.

Special handlingLive animals, valuable cargo, oversized pieces, batteries and cargo requiring security escort should be pre-advised with complete technical details.

Road feeder coordinationWhere the required air connection is not available locally, our team can assess truck-air or air-truck alternatives subject to capacity, customs status and security requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve a local airport movement followed by an interline or road-feeder connection through a larger French or European gateway. The actual route depends on airline allotment, destination, commodity and acceptance restrictions.
For Europe-bound freight, a regional uplift or trucking connection may be considered; for intercontinental cargo, the final routing will normally depend on the confirmed hub connection rather than airport geography alone.
Published passenger schedules must not be treated as cargo capacity. Aircraft type, belly-hold availability, seasonal changes, weekends, public holidays and handling windows can materially affect the movement plan.
Transit time is calculated only after the airline confirms space and the handler confirms cargo acceptance. Our team provides an operational estimate with the booking and updates it if the routing changes.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport serves the Clermont-Ferrand area and the wider Auvergne region. The local logistics decision should consider collection distance, delivery urgency and whether a larger gateway offers a materially better airline schedule.

Potential regional cargo profiles include industrial components, machinery parts, automotive-related supplies, aerospace or engineering items, and urgent maintenance materials; acceptance is subject to airline and handling limitations.
Commercial shipments such as general merchandise, samples and time-critical documents may be suitable when the booked service accepts the required dimensions and security status.
Food products, perishables and pharmaceutical cargo require confirmation of temperature-control continuity; the commodity should not be booked on the assumption that dedicated cold-chain infrastructure is available.
Return logistics and import deliveries should be assessed together with customs procedure, final-mile vehicle access and consignee receiving hours.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off: Cargo cut-off is determined by the confirmed airline and ground handler, not by the passenger departure time. Our team obtains the applicable acceptance deadline after booking and allows time for screening and document checks.
Documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter and consignee details, customs information and any licence or certificate required for the commodity must be consistent before tender.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, valuables and oversized pieces require advance written approval and complete technical data.
Customs and collection: Customs inspection, security holds, incomplete declarations, unpaid charges and consignee unavailability can delay release. Import delivery should be booked only after release conditions and receiving hours are verified.

Operational cut-offs, warehouse access, screening method and release procedures may change. Our service team verifies them against the live booking and the appointed handling agent before cargo dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile before quotation: origin and destination, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, customs status, ready time and any special handling requirement.
Request capacity confirmation before positioning cargo at the airport. For urgent or intercontinental shipments, compare a local uplift with a truck-air solution through a suitable European gateway.
Use export-grade packaging, visible piece marks and a packing list that matches the physical cargo. For batteries, dangerous goods or temperature-sensitive freight, provide the relevant declarations and technical specifications in advance.
Build contingency time for screening, customs review, missed connections and regional road transport. Our team can provide a primary routing and an alternative routing subject to confirmed availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport handle international air freight?: It may support international cargo movements when an airline and handling agent accept the shipment. The practical routing, customs process and cargo capacity must be confirmed for the destination and commodity before dispatch.
Is a passenger flight automatically suitable for cargo?: No. Passenger schedules do not guarantee cargo allotment, usable belly capacity or acceptance of special cargo. Our team checks the actual booking conditions, aircraft plan and handling cut-off.
What should be prepared for dangerous goods or lithium batteries?: Provide the correct UN classification, packing information, labels, shipper’s declaration where applicable, battery details and complete air waybill data before booking. Airline acceptance remains subject to the applicable dangerous-goods rules.
Can temperature-sensitive products be shipped through Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport?: They may be considered only after the handling chain, storage exposure, packaging system and onward connection are confirmed. A validated temperature-controlled service should not be assumed from the airport’s regional status.
When is another gateway a better option?: A larger gateway may be preferable when the destination needs frequent uplift, long-haul capacity, specialised handling or a tighter connection. Our team compares total transit, road movement, customs status and handling risk rather than airport distance alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, contact number, location description and airport classification in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport. Operational statements are professional planning guidance and are deliberately limited where a current terminal, warehouse, capacity or schedule specification was not verified.

Official airport information and current local operating arrangements: aeroport-clermont.fr
French civil aviation regulatory and aeronautical information: ecologie.gouv.fr
French customs procedures and import/export compliance: douane.gouv.fr
International air transport standards and cargo references: iata.org

Airline schedules, cargo capacity, cut-off times, handling facilities, customs availability and acceptance restrictions are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items with the carrier, handling agent and relevant authorities before confirming an executable shipment plan.