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VOD Vodochody Airport
Vodochody Airport (IATA: VOD, ICAO:LKVO) is located in the the city of Prague, Czech republic.

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IATA Code

VOD

ICAO Code

LKVO

Name

Vodochody Airport

Type

Country / Region

Czech republic (CZ)

City

Prague

Latitude

50.2166000

Longitude

14.3958000

Time Zone

UTC+2:00

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Airport Overview

Vodochody Airport（VOD）

Vodochody Airport is located near Prague in the Czech Republic at approximately 50.2166°N, 14.3958°E. It is best assessed as a specialist aerodrome associated with aviation and aerospace activity rather than as Prague’s principal scheduled cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team treats the airport as a potential dedicated, charter, project-cargo or aviation-industry handling point subject to operator approval, aircraft acceptance, customs arrangements and ground-service confirmation. Routine commercial cargo should normally be evaluated against Prague’s established cargo gateways in parallel.

Airport name	Vodochody Airport
IATA / ICAO	VOD / LKVO
City and country	Prague, Czech Republic
Coordinates	50.2166000, 14.3958000
Time zone	UTC+2:00 as supplied; seasonal time changes should be confirmed before operation

Key Highlights

Key logistics characteristics

Specialist rather than mainstream scheduled-cargo positioning; cargo acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Useful geographic proximity to Prague and the Czech industrial corridor, while final delivery planning depends on road access and vehicle restrictions.
Particularly relevant for aerospace components, engineering equipment, aircraft parts and other project-oriented consignments when an approved handling arrangement exists.
There is no basis in the supplied data to assume a public cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold store, dangerous-goods facility or regular freighter schedule at the airport.
For time-critical freight, an airport comparison with Prague’s established commercial cargo gateways should be performed before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for forwarders

Airport cargo acceptance

Our service team must obtain written confirmation of cargo acceptance, handling location, operating hours, aircraft type, vehicle access and any security or escort requirements before issuing final instructions.

Warehousing and storage

Public cargo-terminal, bonded-storage and long-dwell capacity should not be presumed. We arrange temporary storage or a nearby logistics facility only after confirming customs status and transfer procedures.

Special cargo

Temperature-controlled, dangerous-goods, oversized, high-value and live-animal shipments require a specific capability check. Availability of compliant equipment and trained personnel must be confirmed in advance.

Ground handling

Loading, unloading, pallet or ULD handling, aircraft-side delivery and collection arrangements may be more limited than at a dedicated cargo hub. Our team coordinates a written handling plan before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and connection assessment

Vodochody Airport should not be presented as having a fixed scheduled-freighter network. Any charter, ad-hoc or specialist movement depends on aircraft availability, airport permission and handling confirmation.
For standard import and export cargo, our service team normally compares road-feeder options to established Prague-area cargo gateways, followed by onward European or intercontinental air connections.
Potential routing choices are influenced by cargo dimensions, customs location, available trucking capacity, security controls, airline acceptance and the timing of airport handling approval.
Transit time is shipment-specific and cannot be guaranteed from the airport code alone. We provide a firm schedule only after validating the complete airport-to-consignee chain.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Relevant catchment and shipment profiles

Prague metropolitan area

The airport’s location supports planning for Prague-area shippers and consignees, but collection and delivery windows must account for local road conditions, vehicle access and the confirmed handling point.

Central Bohemian industry

The surrounding industrial region can generate engineering, manufacturing, automotive-support and aerospace-related freight requiring secure, time-sensitive or project handling.

Typical specialist cargo

Potentially suitable profiles include aircraft components, tooling, prototypes, machinery parts, maintenance equipment and urgent industrial spares, subject to acceptance and regulatory review.

General cargo suitability

Routine consumer goods, parcel volumes and consolidated cargo are generally better matched with a commercial cargo gateway offering established airline, warehouse and customs interfaces.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that should be completed before dispatch

Pre-alert and cut-off: Do not rely on a standard airline cut-off. Confirm airport access, handling acceptance, customs availability and vehicle arrival time with the relevant operator or appointed handler.
Dangerous goods: Submit the shipper’s declaration, classification, packing details, net quantities, emergency contact and aircraft limitations where applicable. Acceptance is subject to the operating carrier and handling party.
Customs and security: Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, export or import declaration and any permits required for controlled goods. Customs routing and inspection arrangements must be confirmed before cargo movement.
Special handling: Temperature-controlled, oversized, high-value, live-animal or military-related cargo requires advance approval, documented handling instructions and confirmation of suitable equipment and security controls.

Shipping Tips

Practical booking recommendations

Send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, value, customs status, ready time and delivery address to our service team before requesting a quotation.
For aerospace or engineering cargo, include part numbers, export-control information, technical descriptions and any no-touch, shock, tilt or moisture requirements at the quotation stage.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and lifting points; verify whether aircraft-side loading, forklifts, cranes or tail-lift vehicles are actually available rather than assuming standard cargo-terminal equipment.
Keep a commercial-gateway alternative available for ordinary cargo or urgent freight. Our team can compare road-feeder, charter and scheduled-airline solutions after checking capacity and compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vodochody Airport freight FAQ

Can Vodochody Airport receive ordinary international air cargo?

It should not be assumed. Our service team first verifies operator acceptance, customs handling, security arrangements, ground equipment and the proposed aircraft or road-feeder plan. If these conditions are unavailable, we recommend a commercial Prague-area cargo gateway.

Is there a regular cargo airline schedule from Vodochody Airport?

The supplied airport data does not establish a scheduled cargo network. Any available charter or specialist movement must be confirmed for the specific date, aircraft, commodity and handling arrangement.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through the airport?

Only after advance acceptance by the carrier and handling parties. Classification, packing, labels, declarations, battery test documentation where relevant and aircraft restrictions must be reviewed before cargo is delivered.

Does the airport provide bonded warehousing and customs clearance?

These services should not be presumed from the airport code. Our team confirms the customs location, temporary-storage route and responsible broker before arranging export or import cargo.

What is the best alternative when the shipment cannot be handled there?

We compare suitable Prague-area commercial cargo gateways and coordinate the road leg, airline booking, customs transfer and final delivery as one door-to-door plan.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport identifiers, name, city, country, coordinates and time-zone field are reproduced from the supplied airport master data for Vodochody Airport. Operational details such as cargo acceptance, handling hours, customs interface, storage, equipment, carrier availability and routing must be reconfirmed for each shipment because they can change by operator, aircraft type and date.

Regulatory and air-transport checks should be cross-verified with the Czech civil aviation authority at caa.gov.cz, Czech customs information at celnisprava.gov.cz, and applicable European aviation requirements at easa.europa.eu. These domains are provided for authority-level verification; no unverified airport-specific facility, throughput, schedule or service claim is implied.