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CRA Craiova International Airport
Craiova International Airport (IATA: CRA, ICAO:LRCV) is located in the the city of Craiova, Romania.

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IATA Code

CRA

ICAO Code

LRCV

Name

Craiova International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Romania (RO)

City

Craiova

Latitude

44.3181000

Longitude

23.8885994

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

Craiova International Airport (CRA)

Craiova International Airport is a regional international airport serving Craiova and southwestern Romania. Its location in Dolj County places it within reach of the Oltenia industrial and commercial corridor, while its role is more regional than that of Romania’s principal cargo gateways. For international freight, our service team treats the airport as an origin or destination option subject to the available passenger-belly, charter or road-feeder arrangement confirmed for the shipment. Direct freighter availability, cargo-terminal acceptance, customs handling and operating cut-offs must be verified before booking. The airport’s position at approximately 44.3181000 N, 23.8885994 E and its UTC+02:00 time zone are useful reference points for routing, truck planning and document deadlines.

Airport name	Craiova International Airport
Location	Craiova, Romania
Identifiers	IATA: CRA \| ICAO: LRCV
Coordinates	44.3181000 N, 23.8885994 E
Local time	UTC+02:00
Logistics profile	Regional international airport; routing and cargo acceptance require shipment-specific confirmation

Key Highlights

What Freight Forwarders Should Assess First

Regional gateway: suitable for evaluating local origin or destination options in southwestern Romania rather than assuming a broad freighter network.
Connection-led planning: international cargo may depend on an airline connection, a road feeder, a charter solution or an alternative Romanian gateway.
Pre-confirmation is essential: terminal acceptance, customs availability, handling cut-offs and shipment dimensions should be checked before cargo is dispatched.
Industrial hinterland: the Craiova area supports manufacturing-related movements, where precise delivery appointments and export documentation are important.
Time-zone control: our team uses the airport’s UTC+02:00 local time when coordinating shipper cut-offs, trucking and customs milestones.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Air Freight

Publicly confirmed cargo infrastructure and acceptance conditions can change with the operating carrier and handling arrangement. Our service team therefore obtains written confirmation for each shipment instead of treating general airport availability as proof of a specific facility or certification.

General cargo handling: confirm whether the selected airline or ground handler accepts loose cargo, pallets, oversized pieces and non-standard packaging at the planned departure time.
Temperature-sensitive freight: request confirmation of cool-room access, handover time, active-container procedures and the maximum permitted exposure outside controlled conditions.
Dangerous goods: obtain advance approval for the applicable UN number, packing instruction, quantity, package type and shipper’s declaration; do not deliver undeclared dangerous goods.
Customs-controlled cargo: align export or import customs representation, transit documentation and the physical handover point before truck dispatch.
Special cargo: live animals, valuables, human remains, batteries, liquids and cargo requiring security screening need case-by-case acceptance and handling confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Considerations

Airline-dependent uplift: available destinations, aircraft type, belly capacity and booking cut-offs vary by season and operating schedule; our team confirms these details per shipment.
Interline or road-feeder connection: freight may be arranged through a connecting airport or by truck to another gateway when a direct uplift from Craiova International Airport is not suitable.
European distribution: shipments may be planned toward European hub networks, but the final routing, carrier combination and transfer point must be quoted rather than assumed.
Transit-time variables: customs release, security screening, flight irregularities, connection capacity, weekend handling and road restrictions can materially affect the end-to-end schedule.
Planning standard: our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule after confirming acceptance, cut-off, connection protection and final-mile delivery requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Cargo Profile

Service hinterland

Primary planning focus is Craiova and the wider Oltenia region. Collection and delivery feasibility depends on the shipper’s exact address, road restrictions, vehicle type and terminal appointment.

Manufacturing supply chains

Time-critical industrial parts, production samples, tooling, maintenance components and automotive-related materials may require controlled handover and reliable delivery appointments.

General commercial freight

Potential consignments include electronics, machinery parts, garments, spare parts, documents and e-commerce or express-style parcels, subject to carrier acceptance and security requirements.

Special handling cargo

Pharmaceuticals, perishables, batteries and other regulated commodities require packaging, labeling, temperature and documentation checks before a routing is selected.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Alert and Acceptance Controls

Cut-off management: never rely on a generic airport closing time. Our team confirms the airline’s cargo acceptance, documentation and truck-arrival cut-offs for the booked movement.
Documentation: provide a commercially accurate invoice, packing list, transport instructions, exporter or importer details, customs data and any required licenses before handover.
Dangerous goods and batteries: classify the goods before quotation. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and equipment with embedded batteries may require additional declarations, labels and carrier approval.
Inspection and release: customs or security examination can delay uplift. Cargo should remain accessible for inspection, with consistent marks, piece count, weights and electronic data.
Truck delivery: verify the terminal entrance, driver identification, pallet or forklift requirements, parking rules and release procedure before sending the vehicle.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the commodity, HS information, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready time, origin, destination and delivery deadline before requesting uplift.
Ask us to compare a local-airport solution with a road-feeder or alternative-gateway solution, particularly for large, urgent or connection-sensitive cargo.
Use airline-approved packaging with clear handling marks; measure every piece after packing and declare the actual chargeable weight.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, live-animal or high-value cargo, obtain written acceptance before cargo leaves the shipper’s premises.
Keep a contingency plan for customs examination, missed connection, weekend handling and final-mile delivery changes; all schedules remain subject to operational confirmation.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment be booked directly from Craiova International Airport?

Possibly, depending on the operating airline, cargo type, available capacity and destination. Our service team verifies the actual uplift and handling arrangement before issuing a final booking.

Is Craiova International Airport suitable for urgent industrial parts?

It can be considered when the required acceptance and connection are available. For production-critical freight, we compare direct, connecting and road-feeder options and assess the risk of missed cut-offs.

How early should dangerous goods be declared?

As early as possible, preferably before booking. The UN number, proper shipping name, packing group where applicable, quantity, package specification and shipper’s declaration may be required for airline approval.

Can the airport handle pharmaceutical or chilled cargo?

Acceptance depends on the confirmed handler, carrier and available temperature-control process. Our team checks cool-chain handover, storage exposure, packaging and contingency requirements before dispatch.

What information is needed for a reliable quote?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, dimensions and weights by piece, package count, ready time, customs terms, special handling needs and the required delivery date. This allows us to test the local-airport and alternative-gateway options.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Scope and Verification

The airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, city, country and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational details that can change—such as airline acceptance, handling arrangements, schedules, cut-offs, customs procedures, special-cargo capability and road-feeder availability—must be confirmed for the individual shipment.

For airport-side operational notices and contact verification, our service team uses the official airport source: aeroportcraiova.ro.

No unverified throughput, terminal-area, runway-capacity, airline-frequency, handling-fee or transit-time figures are presented. Final routing remains subject to carrier, handler, customs and security confirmation.