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KSC Kosice Airport(Barca Airport)
Kosice Airport(Barca Airport) (IATA: KSC, ICAO:LZKZ) is located in the the city of Kosice, Slovakia. Phone Number :+42155/6832100

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IATA Code

KSC

ICAO Code

LZKZ

Name

Kosice Airport(Barca Airport)

Type

Country / Region

Slovakia (SK)

City

Kosice

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+42155/6832100

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Kosice Airport(Barca Airport) KSC / LZKZ

Košice, Slovakia · Regional international airport

Kosice Airport(Barca Airport) is an international regional airport serving Košice and eastern Slovakia. It is located approximately 6 kilometres south of St Elisabeth Cathedral and functions primarily as a passenger airport with scheduled and charter international services, rather than as a dedicated cargo hub. For air freight forwarders, its practical value is the local access it provides to the Košice industrial and commercial area, while larger or more frequency-sensitive consignments may require a planned connection through another European gateway. Our service team can assess the shipment against available uplift, handling acceptance, customs requirements and the final delivery address before booking.

Airport name	Kosice Airport(Barca Airport)
IATA / ICAO	KSC / LZKZ
Country / city	Slovakia / Košice
Airport role	International regional airport serving scheduled and charter traffic
Provided reference figures	Annual passenger capacity: 800,000; 2019 passengers: 558,064

Forwarder assessment

Suitable for shipment-by-shipment planning. Confirm cargo acceptance and routing before issuing a firm commitment.

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayUseful for local collection and delivery in eastern Slovakia, subject to the selected airline and handling arrangement.

Passenger-led cargo profileFreight availability is likely to depend on belly capacity, aircraft type, seasonal schedules and charter operations.

Gateway flexibility requiredFor large, urgent or specialised cargo, our team should compare direct uplift with a European hub connection.

Pre-clearance disciplineExport, import, transit, security and commodity documents should be reviewed before cargo is delivered to the airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Public airport descriptions identify Kosice Airport(Barca Airport) as an international passenger airport, but the supplied information does not establish a dedicated cargo-terminal specification. Our service team therefore treats the following as shipment-planning requirements to be confirmed with the appointed ground handler and carrier, rather than as guaranteed on-site capabilities.

General cargo handling: confirm acceptance, piece dimensions, gross weight, build-up method, security screening and warehouse receiving arrangements for the specific flight.
Temperature-controlled cargo: obtain written confirmation of cool-room availability, transfer exposure limits, packaging requirements and handling priority before tendering pharmaceuticals, biologics or perishables.
Dangerous goods: verify carrier and handler acceptance by UN number, packing instruction, quantity, net dangerous-goods weight and aircraft restrictions; do not assume passenger-flight acceptance.
Customs and security: establish whether export presentation, transit control, screening and document checks are performed directly at the airport or through an appointed logistics provider.
Special cargo: live animals, valuables, oversized pieces, lithium batteries and wet cargo require advance approval, suitable packaging and a confirmed handling chain.

Routes & Transit Times

Local upliftPossible where the operating carrier accepts the commodity and usable belly capacity is available.

European connectionOften relevant for broader network access, higher frequency or specialised cargo; the connection point must be selected case by case.

Charter or seasonal serviceMay create additional options, but operating dates and cargo acceptance must be confirmed before booking.

Transit time is affected by flight seasonality, aircraft capacity, security screening, export customs release, transfer protection, weekend and holiday schedules, and final-mile trucking. Our service team provides a routing proposal only after checking the live schedule, cargo dimensions, commodity, cut-off and delivery location. Any quoted transit time remains subject to carrier and handling confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Košice and eastern Slovakia, with potential cross-border relevance for nearby areas of Central and Eastern Europe when road feeder economics are suitable.
Industrial supply chains: time-sensitive production parts, electronics-related components, engineering goods and urgent maintenance materials may benefit from airport access, subject to packaging and acceptance rules.
Commercial cargo: samples, apparel, consumer products, documents and replacement parts can be considered when shipment dimensions and uplift are compatible.
Specialised commodities: perishables, healthcare products, batteries and dangerous goods require commodity-specific routing, documentation and handling confirmation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airport delivery cut-offs vary by carrier, flight, screening status and cargo type. Our team should obtain the operative acceptance time rather than rely on a generic airport opening time.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the correct UN classification, Safety Data Sheet where requested, shipper’s declaration when applicable, packing evidence and battery details before booking.
Customs documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, export declaration data and any licence or preference documents must be consistent. Customs release does not remove the carrier’s right to inspect or reject cargo.
Delivery and collection: confirm truck access, loading restrictions, warehouse appointment rules, identification requirements, storage exposure and return procedures for rejected or uncleared cargo.

Shipping Tips

Book with alternativesSend dimensions, weights, commodity, ready date and delivery postcode early so our team can compare local uplift, hub transfer and road-feeder options.

Match packaging to handlingUse stackable, impact-resistant packaging, accurate piece labels and moisture protection; state non-stackable or fragile requirements before acceptance.

Pre-check controlled cargoObtain approval for dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive products, live animals, valuables and lithium batteries before cargo is moved to the airport.

Protect the delivery planAllow contingency for customs inspection, missed cut-off, seasonal capacity and connecting-gateway transfer. Keep a road or alternative-airport option available for critical shipments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kosice Airport(Barca Airport) handle international air freight?

International cargo planning is possible, but acceptance depends on the operating airline, available belly capacity, ground handler, security process and commodity. Our service team confirms the complete routing before tendering.

Should every shipment be routed directly through the airport?

No. A local airport option can be practical for nearby collection or delivery, while a European hub or alternative airport may offer better frequency, aircraft capacity or specialised handling. We compare these options against the required delivery date and total transport cost.

How early should dangerous goods or temperature-sensitive cargo be declared?

Declare it during quotation and before booking. The carrier may require commodity details, packaging evidence, temperature range, dangerous-goods documents or advance approval, and these requirements can affect the routing.

Can a quoted transit time be guaranteed?

No. Transit depends on live schedules, acceptance cut-offs, customs, screening, connection protection and weather or operational disruption. Our team can provide an estimated plan after receiving complete shipment data, subject to carrier confirmation.

What information is needed for a booking request?

Provide origin and destination, ready date, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, invoice value, Incoterms where applicable, special handling needs and customs status. For controlled cargo, include the relevant declarations and supporting documents.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, city, country, stated location, supplied capacity and supplied 2019 passenger figure are taken from the airport record provided for this page. Operational cargo acceptance, schedules, cut-offs, handling capability and customs procedures are time-sensitive and must be verified for the actual shipment.

Airport operator reference: airportkosice.sk — use for current airport information and operational confirmation.
Industry code reference: iata.org — use for airline and airport code validation within applicable IATA services.
Aviation standards reference: icao.int — use for international aviation framework and ICAO identifier context.

The source domains above do not constitute a guarantee of cargo availability, flight frequency, warehouse capacity, customs release time or service performance. Our service team will reconfirm those items with the carrier, ground handler and relevant authorities before shipment execution.