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EIN Eindhoven Airport
Eindhoven Airport (IATA: EIN, ICAO:EHEH) is located in the the city of Eindhoven, Netherlands. It is the primary international airport serving Eindhoven and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+319009505

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IATA Code

EIN

ICAO Code

EHEH

Name

Eindhoven Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Netherlands (NL)

City

Eindhoven

Latitude

51.4500999

Longitude

5.3745298

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+319009505

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Eindhoven Airport (EIN)

Eindhoven Airport is a civilian and military-use airport serving Eindhoven and the wider North Brabant region of the Netherlands. It is located approximately 7.6 km west of Eindhoven and has direct road access to the A2 corridor, supporting connections toward Amsterdam, Utrecht, Maastricht and other European production and distribution centres. For international freight, Eindhoven Airport is best assessed as a regional passenger airport with selective cargo-handling capability rather than as a dedicated intercontinental freighter hub. Our service team can evaluate whether a shipment is accepted locally or should be trucked to a larger European gateway before uplift. Final routing depends on the operating carrier, aircraft capacity, cargo type, customs status, cut-off time and the confirmed handling arrangement.

Airport	Eindhoven Airport
Codes	IATA: EIN \| ICAO: EHEH
Location	Eindhoven, Netherlands
Coordinates	51.4500999, 5.3745298
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal daylight-saving changes may apply

Key Highlights

Regional gateway profile: Eindhoven Airport supports the Brabant and southeastern Netherlands market, but should not automatically be treated as a full-service intercontinental cargo hub.
Road connectivity: Its position near the A2 makes pre-carriage and onward trucking an important part of many international air-freight solutions.
Capacity-sensitive planning: Cargo acceptance may depend on passenger aircraft belly space, handling availability, aircraft type and seasonal demand.
Military-civilian coexistence: Operational windows, ramp access and handling arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment rather than assumed from passenger schedules.
Gateway flexibility: Our team can compare local uplift with road-feeder options through larger European airports when weight, dimensions, destination or service level require it.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information does not establish a universal cargo-service specification for every commodity or shipment profile. Our team therefore confirms the actual handling chain with the appointed ground handler, airline or trucking partner before issuing final instructions.

Acceptance and build-up: General cargo acceptance, screening, weighing, documentation checks and build-up are subject to the contracted handler and confirmed flight capacity.
Road feeder operations: Airport-to-gateway or gateway-to-airport trucking can be arranged where local uplift is unsuitable; truck cut-off, security status and handover location must be agreed in advance.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biological, food and other temperature-sensitive shipments require confirmation of available cool-chain handling, acceptance windows, packaging and contingency procedures.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous-goods acceptance is commodity- and carrier-specific. Packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration and operator approval must be reviewed before booking.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import, export, transit and bonded movements require the correct customs procedure and document set. Our team coordinates the broker or customs representative according to the agreed Incoterms.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, live animals, valuables, perishables and aircraft parts require advance feasibility checks; acceptance is not inferred from the airport’s passenger facilities.

Routes & Transit Times

European distribution: Regional air services or road-feeder connections may support European destinations, subject to the confirmed operating carrier and available capacity.
Long-haul shipments: Intercontinental cargo will often require a connection or bonded road transfer through a larger European gateway. The correct gateway depends on destination, airline network, commodity and service requirement.
Carrier selection: We verify the actual airline, handling agent and first available uplift at quotation stage; published passenger schedules do not guarantee cargo acceptance or cargo space.
Transit variables: Cut-off time, security screening, customs release, weekend and holiday operations, road traffic, aircraft changes and transfer-point capacity can materially affect the final transit time.
Service commitment: Our quotations state a planned routing and estimated transit range only after capacity and handling feasibility are checked. The confirmed booking remains subject to operational acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Eindhoven, North Brabant and the southeastern Netherlands, with road access to wider Dutch and cross-border European industrial markets.
High-tech and electronics: The Eindhoven region has a strong technology and manufacturing base, making time-critical components, prototypes, instruments and repair shipments relevant cargo profiles.
Industrial supply chains: Machinery parts, engineering goods, automotive-related components and maintenance materials may require dependable uplift or airport-to-gateway trucking.
Consumer and retail cargo: General commercial goods, fashion, e-commerce consignments and consolidated shipments can be handled when packaging, security and carrier acceptance requirements are met.
Controlled commodities: Pharmaceuticals, perishables and other sensitive goods require a commodity-specific routing review because handling capability and temperature-control continuity must be confirmed for every movement.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: Do not use the passenger check-in deadline as a cargo cut-off. Our team obtains the handler’s cargo acceptance, screening and documentation deadlines for the confirmed flight or road feeder.

Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packing instruction and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and equipment containing batteries require advance review under current IATA and carrier rules.

Customs and security: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, export declaration and any transit or import documents must be consistent. Customs examination, missing data or an incorrect security status can delay release or transfer.

Collection and delivery: The consignee or appointed trucker may need confirmed release instructions, identification and an agreed collection slot. Storage, demurrage and delivery arrangements are checked before arrival, especially for customs-controlled cargo.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, gross weight, dimensions, piece count, commodity, Incoterms and required delivery date before requesting space.
For high-value, time-critical or oversized cargo, ask us to compare direct local uplift with a road-feeder solution through a major European gateway.
Use export-grade packaging, clear piece marks and a packing list that matches the physical cargo. Photograph unusual packaging, battery equipment or fragile items before handover.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, live or restricted cargo, provide the technical documents before booking so that carrier and handler approval can be obtained without re-routing after acceptance.

Practical planning note: Our platform recommends reserving additional planning margin for Friday departures, public holidays, customs-controlled transfers and shipments requiring road connection. The final operating plan is confirmed only after carrier and handling acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Eindhoven Airport handle international air freight?
It can be used for selected cargo movements, but acceptance depends on the airline, aircraft capacity, ground handler, commodity and security status. Our team checks local uplift and alternative gateway routings before booking.

Is Eindhoven Airport suitable for intercontinental cargo?
It may be suitable as an origin or destination point within a connected European routing, but many long-haul shipments require a transfer or bonded road feeder to a larger gateway. We select the routing according to destination and cargo requirements.

How early should cargo be delivered?
There is no single airport-wide cargo cut-off applicable to every movement. The required delivery time is set by the confirmed carrier and handler and may be earlier when screening, customs processing or special-cargo approval is required.

Can dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be booked?
Potentially, subject to IATA rules, carrier restrictions, correct packaging, marks, labels and declarations. Our team must review the technical details before space is confirmed.

What documents are normally required?
Typical documents include the air waybill or road-feeder document, commercial invoice, packing list and customs declarations. Dangerous goods, temporary export, transit, food, pharmaceutical or other controlled cargo may require additional documents.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, city, country, coordinates and time-zone information are based on the supplied airport master record. Operational statements in this module are deliberately expressed as conditional guidance because cargo acceptance, handling arrangements, schedules, security procedures and customs requirements can change by carrier, handler, season and shipment type.

For verification and current operational coordination, our team refers to the following authoritative domains:

Airport information and current passenger-airport operating notices: eindhovenairport.nl
International air-cargo standards and carrier-related guidance: iata.org
Netherlands customs procedures and declarations: douane.nl
International aviation standards and airport identifiers: icao.int

Flight availability, cargo capacity, cut-off times, customs release, special-cargo acceptance and road-feeder transit are verified by our service team against the confirmed shipment and must not be inferred solely from general airport information.