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SCV Suceava International Airport (Ștefan cel Mare Int'l)
Suceava International Airport (Ștefan cel Mare Int'l) (IATA: SCV, ICAO:LRSV) is located in the the city of Suceava, Romania. It is the primary international airport serving Suceava and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+40230529999

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IATA Code

SCV

ICAO Code

LRSV

Name

Suceava International Airport (Ștefan cel Mare Int'l)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Romania (RO)

City

Suceava

Latitude

47.6875000

Longitude

26.3540993

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+40230529999

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Airport Overview

Suceava International Airport (Ștefan cel Mare Int'l)（SCV） is a regional international airport serving Suceava in northeastern Romania. The airport is located in Salcea, approximately 12 km east of Suceava and about 30.5 km west of Botoșani, with road access to DN29, the principal Suceava–Botoșani corridor. Its location also gives road-forwarding relevance for selected shipments connected with northern Romania and, subject to border and customs conditions, Ukraine. For air freight, our service team treats it primarily as a regional gateway rather than a dedicated long-haul cargo hub. Cargo acceptance, aircraft type, handling arrangements and onward connections should therefore be confirmed shipment by shipment before booking.

Airport name	Suceava International Airport (Ștefan cel Mare Int'l)
IATA / ICAO	SCV / LRSV
Location	Salcea, serving Suceava and the Botoșani area, Romania
Coordinates	47.6875000, 26.3540993
Elevation	419 m above mean sea level
Local time	UTC+02:00; seasonal clock changes may apply

Key Highlights

Regional positioningUseful for northern Romanian origins and destinations, but not normally treated as a guaranteed intercontinental cargo gateway.

Road connectivityDN29 provides the principal surface link toward Suceava and Botoșani; truck planning remains important for export and import legs.

International handlingInternational shipments require routing, customs, acceptance and security confirmation before cargo is tendered.

Schedule sensitivityPassenger-led regional operations can make available belly capacity, cut-off times and recovery options variable.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team coordinates the applicable handling chain with the operating carrier, ground handler, customs broker and trucking partner. The following capabilities must be confirmed for each airway bill rather than assumed from the airport's international status.

General cargo: Acceptance, security screening, build-up and storage arrangements depend on the appointed handling provider and the operating flight.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export or import presentation is arranged through the relevant Romanian customs process; transit, temporary storage and release conditions should be checked in advance.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Dedicated cold-room availability, passive packaging acceptance and maximum apron exposure time require written confirmation before booking.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to carrier approval, DGR documentation, packaging, labels, quantity limits and trained handling resources available for the specific movement.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, valuables, live animals and human remains require advance feasibility checks for aircraft loading, security, welfare and documentation.
Road feeder coordination: Where direct air capacity is unsuitable, our team can assess a road move to another Romanian or European gateway, subject to routing, customs and carrier approval.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional European traffic: Shipments may be planned through available regional passenger or cargo capacity, but routings and operating carriers change by season and date.
Intercontinental cargo: For destinations beyond the practical direct network, our team normally compares a connection through a larger European hub with a road-feeder solution to that hub.
Import flows: Final delivery depends on arrival handling, customs release, truck availability, consignee readiness and any physical inspection.
Transit planning: No fixed transit time should be promised before the booking is confirmed. Capacity, aircraft type, weekend and holiday schedules, weather, security screening and customs intervention can all affect the plan.

For urgent freight, our service team compares an airport-origin solution with an alternate-gateway solution on total door-to-door time, not flight time alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Suceava, Salcea, Botoșani and surrounding areas of northeastern Romania, with road access assessed according to pickup location and border requirements.
Likely air-freight profiles: time-critical industrial components, electronics and electrical goods, samples, spare parts, e-commerce consignments and high-value commercial documents.
Seasonal or controlled cargo: food products, horticultural goods, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive commodities require product-specific packaging and handling confirmation.
Cross-border potential: Ukraine-related road flows may be operationally relevant, but border congestion, customs formalities, security conditions and carrier acceptance must be reviewed case by case.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The effective cargo cut-off is set by the operating carrier and handling agent, not simply by the airport's passenger timetable. Our team obtains the applicable acceptance deadline before dispatch.
Complete shipment data: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter/importer information, customs classification and any permits must be consistent before cargo tender.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols and other regulated articles require correct classification, packing, marks, labels and declaration under current carrier and IATA DGR requirements.
Inspection and collection: Customs or security inspection can extend dwell time. Import delivery requires customs release and consignee or broker coordination; terminal release procedures and identification requirements should be confirmed in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, value, origin, destination and ready date to our service team before requesting space.
Ask for a written routing comparison covering direct regional capacity, a European hub connection and a road-feeder alternative where appropriate.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece identification; protect temperature-sensitive goods with validated packaging and agree handling limits before acceptance.
For DG, live animals, perishables, valuables or oversized cargo, provide the required technical documents and photographs early, and do not deliver cargo until acceptance is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Suceava International Airport (Ștefan cel Mare Int'l) handle international air freight?International cargo planning is possible when an operating carrier, handling arrangement and customs process are confirmed. Availability is not guaranteed for every commodity, aircraft movement or destination.

Is it suitable for intercontinental shipments?It may be used as the origin or destination point for a connecting movement, but our team normally compares it with a larger European gateway because direct long-haul cargo capacity should not be assumed.

How early should cargo be delivered?There is no universal airport cut-off for every shipment. The carrier and handler determine the deadline, and our team confirms it after routing and booking details are available.

Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through this airport?They may be considered subject to carrier acceptance, packaging, temperature-control arrangements, security procedures and customs requirements. Cold-chain capability and transfer exposure must be verified before dispatch.

What is the best alternative if capacity is unavailable?Our service team evaluates a road feeder to another European gateway or a different Romanian gateway, comparing border formalities, total transit time, handling risk and final delivery cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, coordinates, elevation, location, road-access description and the supplied facility indicators are based on the airport record provided for this page. Regulatory and operational verification should be completed against current official sources and the appointed carrier or handling agent.

Romanian civil aviation and airport regulatory reference: caa.ro
Romanian customs reference for import, export and transit procedures: customs.ro
International air transport standards and cargo reference: iata.org

Flight schedules, acceptance cut-offs, available handling equipment, dangerous-goods permissions, storage conditions, customs release arrangements, charges and transit times are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for the actual shipment.