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IOV Craiova airport
Craiova airport (IATA: IOV, ICAO:LRCV) is located in the the city of Craiova, Romania.

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IATA Code

IOV

ICAO Code

LRCV

Name

Craiova airport

Type

Country / Region

Romania (RO)

City

Craiova

Latitude

44.3181400

Longitude

23.8886100

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Craiova airport (IOV) Air Freight Guide

Craiova airport is a regional airport serving Craiova and the wider Oltenia area of Romania. The supplied airport record identifies the facility with IATA code IOV and ICAO code LRCV, at 44.3181400° N and 23.8886100° E, in the UTC+02:00 time zone. From a forwarding perspective, it should be treated as a regional gateway rather than an assumed dedicated cargo hub. Cargo acceptance, warehouse handling, customs availability, airline uplift and security procedures must therefore be confirmed for each shipment. Our service team can assess whether direct uplift is practical or whether a road-feeder connection to a larger Romanian or European gateway offers better capacity and schedule reliability.

CountryRomania

CityCraiova

ICAOLRCV

Time zoneUTC+02:00

Key Highlights

Regional airport positioning: suitable for shipment planning within the Craiova–Oltenia catchment, subject to confirmed cargo acceptance.
Passenger-belly or ad hoc uplift may be more relevant than scheduled freighter capacity; current airline and handling arrangements must be checked before booking.
Road-feeder options can be important when direct uplift, frequency or aircraft capacity is insufficient.
Time-critical, temperature-sensitive and regulated cargo require advance pre-clearance with the airline, handling agent and customs broker.
Our team compares airport acceptance with alternative gateway routings before issuing a firm transport plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo handling

Acceptance, screening, build-up, storage and release depend on the handling provider and the operating flight. Our team confirms the applicable warehouse process before tender.

Customs and security

Export or import customs processing, security screening and document presentation should be arranged in advance. Cargo must not be delivered until the handling cut-off is confirmed.

Special cargo

Cold-chain, dangerous goods, valuable cargo, oversized pieces and live animals require written acceptance. Dedicated storage, equipment and certified handling must never be assumed.

Road-feeder coordination

Where air capacity is limited, our service team can evaluate bonded or airport-to-airport trucking through a suitable European gateway, with security and customs responsibility defined in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Potential routing patterns include local uplift where available, connection through a Romanian gateway, or road feeder service to a larger European airport. The selected pattern depends on current schedules, capacity and cargo type.
For exports from Asia, North America or the Middle East, our team normally compares direct regional handling with interline or trucking solutions via established European hubs rather than assuming a direct service.
For imports, total transit time is affected by airline transfer rules, security screening, customs status, truck availability, border conditions and final-mile delivery distance.
No fixed flight frequency, carrier allocation or transit promise should be relied upon until the operating airline and handling agent confirm the booking in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is Craiova and the Oltenia region, with final-mile planning dependent on road distance, delivery appointment and customs location.
Regional manufacturing and industrial supply chains may generate automotive components, machinery parts, electrical goods, maintenance items and time-sensitive production materials.
Other workable cargo profiles can include commercial parcels, apparel, consumer goods and general spare parts, provided packaging and airline acceptance requirements are met.
Pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods and high-value shipments need a route-specific feasibility check because local storage and handling capabilities may vary.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: obtain the confirmed cargo acceptance, screening and document cut-offs from the handling agent; regional schedules can leave limited recovery time after a missed tender.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, packing instruction and shipper’s declaration where required. Airline approval is required before delivery.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: state the required temperature range, packaging method, permissible exposure time and emergency contact. Do not assume refrigerated storage is available at the airport.
Customs and delivery: align the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, origin information, import or export declarations and consignee details. Customs inspection or document correction can delay release and trucking.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, origin, destination and requested shipping date to our service team before requesting a firm rate.
Request two plans where appropriate: local-airport uplift and a road-feeder alternative through a larger gateway. Compare total door-to-door time, handling points and customs responsibility.
Use airline-compliant packaging with accurate labels and piece-level identification. Photograph unusual, fragile or oversized packing before handover.
For regulated or special cargo, submit approvals and supporting documents before the booking deadline; late classification changes may require rebooking or repacking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Craiova airport handle international air freight?

International movement may be possible through the operating airline, handling agent and applicable customs process, but availability is shipment- and schedule-dependent. Our team confirms acceptance and routing before tender.

Is a direct freighter service available?

A dedicated freighter, scheduled freighter frequency or guaranteed belly capacity should not be assumed. We check current airline allocations and compare road-feeder alternatives when necessary.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through Craiova airport?

They may be considered only after written confirmation of airline acceptance, handling equipment, storage conditions and transfer exposure. Validated passive packaging and a contingency plan are recommended.

What information is needed for a rate and routing check?

Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date, Incoterms, special handling needs and whether customs clearance is required.

What happens if the shipment misses the airport cut-off?

The cargo may be rolled to a later flight, moved to an alternative gateway or require rebooking. Our team checks storage, screening, customs and truck availability before selecting the recovery option.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time zone in this module follow the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to route-planning principles and require confirmation against the live handling arrangement.

Airport and local operational verification: aeroportcraiova.ro
Romanian air navigation and aeronautical information reference: romatsa.ro
Romanian customs and customs-compliance reference: customs.ro
International air transport standards and cargo terminology: iata.org

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, handling hours, special-cargo capability, cut-off times, customs procedures and transit times are dynamic operational items. Our service team verifies them with the relevant carrier, handler, customs broker and trucking provider before confirming a shipment.