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LEH Le Havre – Octeville Airport
Le Havre – Octeville Airport (IATA: LEH, ICAO:LFOH) is located in the the city of Le Havre, France. It is the primary international airport serving Le Havre and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+33235546500

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IATA Code

LEH

ICAO Code

LFOH

Name

Le Havre – Octeville Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Le Havre

Latitude

49.5338900

Longitude

0.0880560

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+33235546500

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Airport Overview

Le Havre – Octeville Airport（LEH）（ICAO: LFOH）is a small regional airport in Octeville-sur-Mer, approximately 5 km north-northwest of Le Havre in Normandy, France. Its location is close to the Le Havre urban area and the wider Seine-Maritime industrial and maritime economy, but its current logistics role is limited compared with major French cargo gateways. The supplied airport record states that there are no scheduled passenger services and that activity is mainly associated with irregular charter operations. For international air freight, our service team therefore treats this airport primarily as a local origin or destination option subject to prior confirmation, rather than as a guaranteed scheduled cargo gateway. Shipments commonly require a coordinated road-air plan through a larger French or European hub.

Airport name	Le Havre – Octeville Airport
IATA / ICAO	LEH / LFOH
Location	Le Havre, Upper Normandy, France
Coordinates	49.5338900, 0.0880560
Elevation	95 m / 312 ft above mean sea level
Runway	05/23, paved, 2,300 m × 40 m
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Key Highlights

Regional airport No scheduled services in supplied record Road-air planning required Le Havre maritime hinterland

Le Havre – Octeville Airport is best evaluated as a local aviation facility, not as a high-frequency international cargo hub.
Scheduled airline and express-cargo availability should never be assumed; our service team confirms operating status, aircraft acceptance and handling arrangements before booking.
For time-critical international cargo, a truck connection to a larger gateway may provide more reliable uplift and broader airline choice.
The nearby Le Havre commercial and port area can support road collection planning, although airport routing and port routing are separate logistics solutions.
Charter, project, ad hoc and special-mission movements may be more relevant than routine parcel or consolidated air freight, subject to operator approval.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied data confirms the runway and operating profile but does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store or permanent express facility. Our service team consequently plans each movement on a confirmed-capability basis.

Airside acceptance: Confirm in advance whether the operating aircraft, handling agent and airport operating window can accept commercial freight, oversized pieces or palletised cargo.
General cargo: Standard cartons may require truck-side transfer or handling by an appointed ground agent; piece dimensions, gross weight and loading method must be approved before tender.
Temperature-sensitive goods: Do not assume refrigerated storage or validated temperature-control infrastructure. Use qualified packaging and arrange direct handover or an alternative gateway where necessary.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the aircraft operator, trained personnel, documentation and available secure handling area. Pre-approval is mandatory.
Customs and bonded handling: Confirm the actual customs presentation point and whether export or import formalities will be completed at the airport or through the selected hub.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

There are no scheduled services identified in the supplied airport description. We therefore do not publish a fixed airline, frequency, destination or transit-time promise for Le Havre – Octeville Airport.
Routine international shipments are normally assessed through a road-air connection to a suitable larger French or European gateway, selected according to destination, capacity, customs requirements and cut-off feasibility.
Ad hoc charter or irregular passenger operations may be considered for approved cargo, but the aircraft type, payload, loading equipment and operating date must be confirmed case by case.
Actual transit time is affected by truck availability, airport acceptance, hub cut-off, security screening, customs intervention, weekend or holiday schedules and the availability of the onward flight.

Our service team provides a firm routing and transit estimate only after confirming the operating carrier, ground handler, cargo specifications and the applicable customs process.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Le Havre and nearby parts of Seine-Maritime and Normandy, with road collection planning required for shippers outside the immediate urban area.
Maritime and industrial supply chains: Spare parts, industrial components, machinery accessories, urgent maintenance items and project-related cargo may originate from the port and manufacturing hinterland.
General commercial freight: Packaged consumer goods, samples, time-sensitive documents and export cartons can be considered when a confirmed air or road-air routing is available.
Special cargo: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods and outsize freight require a separately validated solution; the airport record alone does not demonstrate the necessary specialist facilities.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Because scheduled cargo acceptance is not established, obtain written confirmation of the flight or charter, cargo handover point, screening arrangement and final acceptance deadline before dispatching the truck.
Export documentation: Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, customs data and any licences or origin documents required for the commodity and destination. Customs treatment must be confirmed for the selected routing.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Provide the correct UN number, packing instruction, declaration, safety information and shipper details where applicable. Temperature-controlled, live-animal or fragile cargo requires advance operational approval.
Security and collection: Cargo may be subject to screening, piece-level inspection or customs examination. Build contingency time and ensure that the driver has the correct delivery reference and handling instructions.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready time and any special handling requirement before requesting a quotation.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks, dimensional data and gross-weight labels. For irregular or charter movements, provide loading sketches or photographs for oversized and non-standard cargo.
Do not deliver cargo to the airport based only on a provisional booking. Wait for confirmed flight status, handler instructions, security requirements and the approved handover time.
Ask us to compare a direct or charter option with a road-air solution through a larger gateway. The alternative may offer more predictable uplift, customs processing and onward connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Le Havre – Octeville Airport handle routine international air freight? It may be possible for an approved ad hoc movement, but the supplied record does not identify scheduled services or a permanent cargo network. Our service team must confirm the aircraft, handler, customs process and acceptance conditions before booking.

Is it possible to book a fixed weekly cargo flight from this airport? No fixed frequency should be assumed. The supplied description states that there are no scheduled services and refers to irregular charter activity. We quote only after validating an actual operating plan.

Where should urgent cargo be routed if direct uplift is unavailable? Our team will compare road-air options through an appropriate larger gateway based on destination, capacity, customs requirements and the cargo’s delivery deadline. The selected gateway and truck plan are confirmed case by case.

Can dangerous goods or temperature-sensitive cargo be accepted? Only with prior written approval from the operating carrier and handling chain. Packaging, declarations, screening, storage and transfer arrangements must be validated; airport proximity alone does not confirm specialist capability.

What is the most important information for a quotation? Provide the complete routing, commodity, dimensions, weights, number of pieces, ready date, customs status, Incoterms where relevant and any DG, temperature, security or oversized requirement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, runway dimensions, elevation, time zone and the stated operating profile are taken from the supplied airport record for Le Havre – Octeville Airport. Operational conditions such as schedules, handlers, customs arrangements, cargo acceptance, facilities and cut-off times are subject to change and require confirmation before shipment.

For regulatory and aviation-reference checks, our service team may consult the following authoritative domains:

ecologie.gouv.fr — French government aviation and transport information.
icao.int — international aviation standards and reference framework.
iata.org — airline, cargo and dangerous-goods industry guidance.
eurocontrol.int — European aviation network and operational information.

These domains support regulatory or industry verification; they do not replace written confirmation from the operating carrier, airport representative, ground handler or customs authority for a specific consignment.