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CRA Craiova International Airport
Craiova International Airport (IATA: CRA, ICAO:LRCV) is located in the the city of Craiova, Romania.

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IATA Code

CRA

ICAO Code

LRCV

Name

Craiova International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Romania (RO)

City

Craiova

Latitude

44.3181000

Longitude

23.8885994

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

Craiova International Airport (CRA)

Craiova International Airport is a regional international airport serving Craiova and southwestern Romania. Its location in Dolj County places it within reach of the Oltenia industrial and commercial corridor, while its role is more regional than that of Romania’s principal cargo gateways. For international freight, our service team treats the airport as an origin or destination option subject to the available passenger-belly, charter or road-feeder arrangement confirmed for the shipment. Direct freighter availability, cargo-terminal acceptance, customs handling and operating cut-offs must be verified before booking. The airport’s position at approximately 44.3181000 N, 23.8885994 E and its UTC+02:00 time zone are useful reference points for routing, truck planning and document deadlines.

Airport name	Craiova International Airport
Location	Craiova, Romania
Identifiers	IATA: CRA \| ICAO: LRCV
Coordinates	44.3181000 N, 23.8885994 E
Local time	UTC+02:00
Logistics profile	Regional international airport; routing and cargo acceptance require shipment-specific confirmation

Key Highlights

What Freight Forwarders Should Assess First

Regional gateway: suitable for evaluating local origin or destination options in southwestern Romania rather than assuming a broad freighter network.
Connection-led planning: international cargo may depend on an airline connection, a road feeder, a charter solution or an alternative Romanian gateway.
Pre-confirmation is essential: terminal acceptance, customs availability, handling cut-offs and shipment dimensions should be checked before cargo is dispatched.
Industrial hinterland: the Craiova area supports manufacturing-related movements, where precise delivery appointments and export documentation are important.
Time-zone control: our team uses the airport’s UTC+02:00 local time when coordinating shipper cut-offs, trucking and customs milestones.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Air Freight

Publicly confirmed cargo infrastructure and acceptance conditions can change with the operating carrier and handling arrangement. Our service team therefore obtains written confirmation for each shipment instead of treating general airport availability as proof of a specific facility or certification.

General cargo handling: confirm whether the selected airline or ground handler accepts loose cargo, pallets, oversized pieces and non-standard packaging at the planned departure time.
Temperature-sensitive freight: request confirmation of cool-room access, handover time, active-container procedures and the maximum permitted exposure outside controlled conditions.
Dangerous goods: obtain advance approval for the applicable UN number, packing instruction, quantity, package type and shipper’s declaration; do not deliver undeclared dangerous goods.
Customs-controlled cargo: align export or import customs representation, transit documentation and the physical handover point before truck dispatch.
Special cargo: live animals, valuables, human remains, batteries, liquids and cargo requiring security screening need case-by-case acceptance and handling confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Considerations

Airline-dependent uplift: available destinations, aircraft type, belly capacity and booking cut-offs vary by season and operating schedule; our team confirms these details per shipment.
Interline or road-feeder connection: freight may be arranged through a connecting airport or by truck to another gateway when a direct uplift from Craiova International Airport is not suitable.
European distribution: shipments may be planned toward European hub networks, but the final routing, carrier combination and transfer point must be quoted rather than assumed.
Transit-time variables: customs release, security screening, flight irregularities, connection capacity, weekend handling and road restrictions can materially affect the end-to-end schedule.
Planning standard: our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule after confirming acceptance, cut-off, connection protection and final-mile delivery requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Cargo Profile

Service hinterland

Primary planning focus is Craiova and the wider Oltenia region. Collection and delivery feasibility depends on the shipper’s exact address, road restrictions, vehicle type and terminal appointment.

Manufacturing supply chains

Time-critical industrial parts, production samples, tooling, maintenance components and automotive-related materials may require controlled handover and reliable delivery appointments.

General commercial freight

Potential consignments include electronics, machinery parts, garments, spare parts, documents and e-commerce or express-style parcels, subject to carrier acceptance and security requirements.

Special handling cargo

Pharmaceuticals, perishables, batteries and other regulated commodities require packaging, labeling, temperature and documentation checks before a routing is selected.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Alert and Acceptance Controls

Cut-off management: never rely on a generic airport closing time. Our team confirms the airline’s cargo acceptance, documentation and truck-arrival cut-offs for the booked movement.
Documentation: provide a commercially accurate invoice, packing list, transport instructions, exporter or importer details, customs data and any required licenses before handover.
Dangerous goods and batteries: classify the goods before quotation. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and equipment with embedded batteries may require additional declarations, labels and carrier approval.
Inspection and release: customs or security examination can delay uplift. Cargo should remain accessible for inspection, with consistent marks, piece count, weights and electronic data.
Truck delivery: verify the terminal entrance, driver identification, pallet or forklift requirements, parking rules and release procedure before sending the vehicle.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the commodity, HS information, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready time, origin, destination and delivery deadline before requesting uplift.
Ask us to compare a local-airport solution with a road-feeder or alternative-gateway solution, particularly for large, urgent or connection-sensitive cargo.
Use airline-approved packaging with clear handling marks; measure every piece after packing and declare the actual chargeable weight.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, live-animal or high-value cargo, obtain written acceptance before cargo leaves the shipper’s premises.
Keep a contingency plan for customs examination, missed connection, weekend handling and final-mile delivery changes; all schedules remain subject to operational confirmation.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment be booked directly from Craiova International Airport?

Possibly, depending on the operating airline, cargo type, available capacity and destination. Our service team verifies the actual uplift and handling arrangement before issuing a final booking.

Is Craiova International Airport suitable for urgent industrial parts?

It can be considered when the required acceptance and connection are available. For production-critical freight, we compare direct, connecting and road-feeder options and assess the risk of missed cut-offs.

How early should dangerous goods be declared?

As early as possible, preferably before booking. The UN number, proper shipping name, packing group where applicable, quantity, package specification and shipper’s declaration may be required for airline approval.

Can the airport handle pharmaceutical or chilled cargo?

Acceptance depends on the confirmed handler, carrier and available temperature-control process. Our team checks cool-chain handover, storage exposure, packaging and contingency requirements before dispatch.

What information is needed for a reliable quote?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, dimensions and weights by piece, package count, ready time, customs terms, special handling needs and the required delivery date. This allows us to test the local-airport and alternative-gateway options.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Scope and Verification

The airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, city, country and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational details that can change—such as airline acceptance, handling arrangements, schedules, cut-offs, customs procedures, special-cargo capability and road-feeder availability—must be confirmed for the individual shipment.

For airport-side operational notices and contact verification, our service team uses the official airport source: aeroportcraiova.ro.

No unverified throughput, terminal-area, runway-capacity, airline-frequency, handling-fee or transit-time figures are presented. Final routing remains subject to carrier, handler, customs and security confirmation.

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.