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XCR Vatry International Airport
Vatry International Airport (IATA: XCR, ICAO:LFOK) is located in the the city of Paris, France. Phone Number :+33892562150

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IATA Code

XCR

ICAO Code

LFOK

Name

Vatry International Airport

Type

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Paris

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+33892562150

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Airport Overview

Vatry International Airport（XCR / LFOK）

Vatry International Airport is a regional international airport near Vatry in the Marne department of northeastern France, approximately 22 km southeast of Châlons-en-Champagne. Originally developed as a military air base, it entered civilian use in 2000 and is positioned for cargo operations under the Vatry Europort concept. Its 3,860 m paved runway, as stated in the supplied airport record, is suitable for assessing large-aircraft cargo planning; aircraft type, operating restrictions and handling availability must still be confirmed for each shipment. Our service team treats this airport as a specialised regional gateway rather than a guaranteed substitute for Paris hub capacity, coordinating routing, customs documentation, trucking and warehouse acceptance before booking.

Key Highlights

Regional cargo gateway

Useful for planned charter, project and selected scheduled cargo solutions where a less congested regional gateway is commercially suitable.

Long paved runway

The supplied airport record lists runway 10/28 at 3,860 × 45 m; operational suitability remains subject to aircraft, slot and airport confirmation.

Paris-region positioning requires trucking

Paris-market cargo normally needs a pre-arranged road leg. Our team compares total transit time and cost with established Paris gateways before routing.

Advance coordination is essential

Handling windows, acceptance procedures, customs availability, ULD build-up and truck access should be verified before the master air waybill is issued.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo handling: Our service team confirms the appointed ground handler, acceptance hours, cargo handover point, ULD requirements and available equipment for each booking.
Customs and security: Export, import or transit handling depends on the shipment procedure and the authorised parties involved. Customs status and security screening must be checked before delivery.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume permanent cold-chain storage or pharmaceutical qualification. We request written confirmation of temperature range, monitoring, contingency storage and transfer time.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to carrier, handling agent, aircraft and French/EU requirements. DG declarations, packing instructions, labels and supporting documents require pre-approval.
Special cargo: Oversized freight, live animals, valuables, perishables and cargo requiring powered handling need a shipment-specific feasibility check rather than standard cargo booking.

Facility names, warehouse dimensions, cold-room capacity, bonded-storage availability and handling equipment are operational details that may change; our team confirms them directly before acceptance.

Routes & Transit Times

European distribution: Regional road-air combinations may connect cargo with France and neighbouring European markets. Actual uplift depends on the airline, charter programme, aircraft type and seasonal schedule.
Long-haul cargo: Intercontinental shipments may require a confirmed direct charter, an airline connection or trucking to another European gateway. Our team compares the complete airport-to-airport and door-to-door routing.
Paris-area delivery: Because the airport is outside central Paris, final delivery timing includes customs release, truck availability, road conditions, driver restrictions and consignee receiving hours.
Planning rule: Transit times are quoted only after cargo dimensions, weight, commodity, ready time, customs procedure and confirmed flight or road capacity are available. No fixed transit promise should be inferred from the airport location.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: The airport serves the Châlons-en-Champagne and wider Marne area, with road planning extending to eastern and central French destinations where the total logistics cost is competitive.
Regional production: The surrounding Champagne-Ardenne area is associated with agricultural, food and beverage, industrial and distribution activity. Commodity acceptance and transport conditions must be assessed individually.
Typical cargo opportunities: General cargo, industrial components, machinery, packaging materials, retail replenishment and selected time-critical shipments may be considered subject to airline and handler approval.
Controlled commodities: Wine and food products, pharmaceuticals, perishables, batteries, chemicals and other regulated goods require packaging, temperature, labelling and documentation checks before quotation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: Cargo cut-off is determined by the operating carrier and handling agent, not by the airport code alone. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline and builds in time for screening, weighing and document review.
Export documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter/consignee details, customs instructions and any licences must be consistent. French and EU customs requirements apply according to the procedure.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Shippers must provide accurate classification, UN information where applicable, compliant packing and a signed declaration when required. Misdeclared or undeclared cargo can be rejected or delayed.
Import and delivery: Customs release, security status, examination, duties and taxes, truck appointment and consignee receiving capability can affect delivery. Our team confirms release conditions before dispatching the vehicle.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, piece count, stackability, commodity description, ready date and destination before requesting a routing through Vatry International Airport.
For charter, project or oversized cargo, provide loading sketches, centre-of-gravity information, lifting points and aircraft-access requirements early; airport and handler feasibility approval may take additional time.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous or live cargo, submit the handling profile and compliance documents before space confirmation. Use validated packaging and prepare a contingency plan for road or flight disruption.
Compare the full landed cost with Paris and other European gateways, including trucking, customs, screening, handling, storage, waiting time and final-mile delivery rather than comparing the airfreight rate alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Vatry International Airport handle international air cargo?

It is an international civilian airport with a cargo-oriented Europort positioning. The exact acceptance of a shipment depends on the operating carrier, ground handler, customs status, security process and cargo characteristics. Our team verifies all conditions before booking.

Is Vatry International Airport a direct alternative to the main Paris gateways?

Not automatically. It may be suitable for selected regional, charter or capacity-led solutions, but Paris-bound cargo normally requires a road leg. We compare routing, handling, customs and delivery requirements on a door-to-door basis.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be routed through the airport?

Potentially, subject to confirmed facilities, handling procedures, airline approval, packaging and temperature requirements. Shippers should not assume dedicated pharmaceutical infrastructure; our team requests written confirmation before accepting the cargo.

What information is required for a dangerous-goods quotation?

Provide the proper shipping name, UN number where applicable, class or division, packing group, quantity, package type, net and gross weights, battery details when relevant, safety documentation and the destination. Final acceptance remains subject to carrier approval.

How early should cargo be delivered before departure?

There is no universal deadline. The confirmed cut-off varies by flight, handler, screening requirement, customs procedure and cargo type. Our service team obtains the operational deadline and recommends a buffer for road delivery and document correction.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location description, civilian-use history and runway dimensions in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Vatry International Airport（XCR / LFOK）. Operational claims are deliberately expressed as conditional guidance because schedules, handlers, warehouse services, customs arrangements and acceptance rules can change.

For aviation information and current operational verification, consult the French civil aviation information service at sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr and relevant European aviation information from eurocontrol.int. These sources support regulatory and aeronautical cross-checking; they do not replace written confirmation from the operating carrier, airport or handling agent for a specific shipment.