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QZD Szeged Glider Airport
Szeged Glider Airport (IATA: QZD, ICAO:LHUD) is located in the the city of Szeged, Hungary.

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IATA Code

QZD

ICAO Code

LHUD

Name

Szeged Glider Airport

Type

Country / Region

Hungary (HU)

City

Szeged

Latitude

46.2468987

Longitude

20.0907993

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

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Airport Overview

Szeged Glider Airport（QZD）, identified by ICAO code LHUD, is a glider and general-aviation airport serving Szeged in southern Hungary. The supplied airport record places it at approximately 46.2468987° N, 20.0907993° E, in the UTC+01:00 time zone. Its glider-airport profile and the supplied record showing zero listed airline and express operators indicate that it should not be treated as a scheduled commercial cargo gateway. Our service team can use it for shipment feasibility assessment, local coordination and onward trucking analysis, while confirming aircraft acceptance, operating hours, handling arrangements and customs practicality before any booking is issued.

Airport name	Szeged Glider Airport
IATA / ICAO	QZD / LHUD
Country / city	Hungary / Szeged
Coordinates	46.2468987° N, 20.0907993° E
Time zone	UTC+01:00
Operational classification	Glider and general-aviation airport; cargo acceptance requires advance confirmation

Key Highlights

Non-scheduled cargo profileDo not assume regular freighter, passenger-belly or express-network service from this airport.

Pre-clearance is essentialAircraft acceptance, ground handling, cargo loading and security arrangements must be confirmed case by case.

Road feeder planningFor routine international freight, our team will normally compare road transport to a commercial gateway with direct airport uplift.

Special cargo sensitivityDangerous goods, temperature-controlled cargo, live animals and oversized pieces require a separate feasibility review.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Szeged Glider Airport should be handled as a general-aviation site rather than as a confirmed cargo terminal. The following controls are therefore required before cargo is routed:

Acceptance point: Our service team must verify whether a nominated operator or local ground handler can receive commercial freight, issue a cargo receipt and arrange secure storage.
Warehousing: Do not assume bonded, customs-supervised, temperature-controlled or dedicated dangerous-goods storage. Any temporary holding arrangement must be confirmed in writing.
Security: Screening, access control, secure build-up and documented custody may need to be arranged through an approved handling chain or an alternative commercial airport.
Special cargo: Refrigerated storage, dry ice management, live-animal facilities, lithium-battery controls and dangerous-goods segregation cannot be presumed from the airport classification.
Road interface: Vehicle access, loading equipment, collection windows and truck-side handover procedures should be agreed before dispatching cargo to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Local uplift: No regular cargo route, airline schedule or express connection should be assumed for Szeged Glider Airport. Any air movement would depend on a specifically confirmed charter, private operator or ad hoc arrangement.
Gateway alternative: For scheduled international freight, our team will compare road feeder transport to a suitable commercial airport in Hungary or a nearby European gateway, subject to airline space and customs routing.
Transit planning: The overall lead time depends on truck availability, border and customs procedures, airline cut-off, security screening, capacity allocation and the final destination. We provide a firm estimate only after the routing is confirmed.
Routing discipline: The airport of physical handover, airway-bill issuance point and customs export location must be aligned before cargo leaves the shipper’s premises.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Szeged is a regional commercial and educational centre in southern Hungary with road access to the surrounding Csongrád-Csanád area and nearby cross-border markets. The airport’s glider and general-aviation character means that local cargo demand should be assessed independently from the capabilities of a scheduled cargo terminal.

Potential regional demand: time-sensitive industrial samples, engineering parts, exhibition materials, documents and small high-value consignments may be suitable for a coordinated road-air solution.
Common shipper requirements: electronics, machinery components, automotive-related parts, laboratory materials and commercial samples should be screened for dimensions, value, battery content and handling restrictions.
Perishables and pharmaceuticals: these require validated temperature control, documented transfer times and an approved handling chain; they should normally be routed through a gateway with confirmed cold-chain capability.
Cross-border planning: shipments involving Serbia, Romania or other neighbouring markets require early review of export, transit, import and truck documentation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: There is no standard cargo cut-off that can be applied to this airport. Obtain written confirmation of operating hours, aircraft acceptance, cargo handover, security screening and loading deadlines before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: A shipper’s declaration, correct UN classification, compliant packaging, labels and operator approval may be required. Lithium batteries, dry ice, aerosols and fuel-related articles need particular review.
Customs: Confirm where export or import formalities will be completed and whether the nominated location can support the required customs procedure. Airport proximity alone does not establish bonded or customs-terminal capability.
Handover evidence: Prepare commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, exporter and importer details, licences where applicable, and a signed handover record with piece count and condition.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, pickup address, destination, value and required delivery date before requesting an airport routing.
Request a written feasibility check covering aircraft type, cargo acceptance, handling agent, security screening, customs location, storage conditions and truck access.
For routine commercial freight, compare a direct road solution or road-air feeder to a confirmed European cargo gateway instead of positioning cargo at Szeged Glider Airport without acceptance confirmation.
Keep contingency options open for weather, local operating restrictions, unavailable ground equipment or the absence of a suitable commercial operator. Our team can re-route the shipment after confirming the new customs and airway-bill plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Szeged Glider Airport receive ordinary export cargo?

Not automatically. Its glider and general-aviation profile does not establish scheduled cargo acceptance, cargo screening or customs-terminal services. Our team must obtain confirmation from the relevant operator and handling parties before delivery.

Can I book a regular airline shipment using this airport?

A regular airline booking should not be presumed. We will first check whether a confirmed operator can perform the movement; otherwise, we will propose a road feeder and commercial-airport alternative.

Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries or dry ice accepted?

Only after commodity classification, packaging review, handling capability and operator approval. Do not send such cargo to the airport before receiving written acceptance instructions.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be handled there?

Only where a validated cold-chain arrangement, qualified handling personnel, storage conditions and transfer accountability have been confirmed. In many cases, a commercial cargo gateway will be the more controlled option.

What information is needed for a routing quotation?

Provide origin and destination, cargo description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, Incoterms, customs status, special handling needs and required delivery date. Our team will then compare airport and road-air options.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates, time zone and supplied operator-count fields in this module are based on the airport record provided for this page. Operational statements are deliberately limited to feasibility guidance for a glider/general-aviation airport and do not assert unverified runway, terminal, warehouse, airline, schedule, capacity, customs or handling specifications.

For current aeronautical status, operating restrictions and flight-information verification, our service team should consult the applicable Hungarian aeronautical information and authority publications, including hungarocontrol.hu. Airline and cargo-service availability must be reconfirmed with the actual operator or appointed ground handler before booking.

Verification boundary: airport capabilities, opening times, local handling, customs arrangements, security controls, route availability and transit times are subject to operational change and require shipment-specific confirmation.