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SUJ Satu Mare International Airport
Satu Mare International Airport (IATA: SUJ, ICAO:LRSM) is located in the the city of Satu Mare, Romania. It is the primary international airport serving Satu Mare and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

SUJ

ICAO Code

LRSM

Name

Satu Mare International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Romania (RO)

City

Satu Mare

Latitude

47.7033005

Longitude

22.8857002

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ) — Airport Overview

Satu Mare International Airport is a regional international airport serving Satu Mare in north-western Romania. Its location places it within a cross-border commercial area close to Hungary and Ukraine, making it relevant for time-sensitive regional shipments as well as for consignments that are consolidated or line-hauled to a larger European gateway. The airport should be assessed as a regional gateway rather than assumed to provide the schedule density, dedicated freighter capacity or specialist cargo infrastructure of a major European hub. Our service team can verify the current operating carrier, handling acceptance, customs process and onward connection before confirming an export or import plan.

Official airport name	Satu Mare International Airport
IATA / ICAO	SUJ / LRSM
Location	Satu Mare, Romania
Coordinates	47.7033005, 22.8857002
Local time	UTC+02:00 as supplied; daylight-saving adjustments should be checked for the shipment date
Logistics positioning	Regional passenger-airport gateway with cargo use subject to airline, handler and customs confirmation

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

Regional gateway profileLocal uplift may be more limited than at established European cargo hubs; advance capacity checking is essential.

Cross-border catchmentThe Satu Mare area can support regional Romanian distribution and selected cross-border road-feeder combinations.

Connection-dependent transitRouting may require an airline connection, interline transfer or truck-air solution through another airport.

Handling confirmation requiredSpecial cargo acceptance, warehouse cut-offs, customs availability and ground handling must be confirmed per shipment.

Best suited to planned cargoPre-booked general cargo and reliable documentation are preferable to last-minute, highly time-critical movements.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data does not establish a specific cargo-terminal size, cold-store capacity, dangerous-goods warehouse, bonded-store arrangement or dedicated express hub. Our team therefore treats the following as operational checkpoints rather than guaranteed facilities:

General cargo handling: confirm the appointed ground handler, acceptance point, warehouse receiving hours, pallet or loose-cargo limits and whether export build-up is performed locally.
Temperature-controlled cargo: obtain written confirmation of cool-room availability, handover time, temperature range, monitoring and contingency arrangements before booking pharmaceuticals, perishables or biological materials.
Dangerous goods: verify whether the relevant carrier and handler accept the declared UN class, packing instruction, quantity and aircraft limitation; do not infer acceptance from passenger-flight availability.
Customs and controlled storage: confirm the customs office, presentation procedure, temporary-storage or bonded handling arrangements and the party responsible for declarations.
Express, valuable and oversized cargo: request a shipment-specific acceptance decision, as screening equipment, security procedures and handling limits can vary by operator.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Potential routings should be built around the currently published passenger or cargo schedule, with onward air connections through a suitable European gateway where direct uplift is unavailable.
For larger, urgent or specialist shipments, our service team may compare an airport-to-airport solution through a major regional hub with a road-feeder or truck-air alternative.
Transit time depends on booking confirmation, connection protection, export acceptance, customs presentation, security screening, weekend and public-holiday handling, and final-mile trucking.
Carrier, flight number, frequency and promised transit time are dynamic and must be reconfirmed before quotation; this page does not guarantee a particular airline or route.

Planning rule: request both the airport routing and a nearby gateway comparison when the shipment has a hard delivery date, temperature requirement or missed-connection penalty.

Hinterland & Typical Cargo Considerations

Primary catchment: Satu Mare and surrounding north-western Romanian industrial and commercial areas, with cross-border road access considered on a case-by-case basis.
Manufacturing supply chains: time-sensitive components, samples, maintenance parts and production-support cargo may benefit from air freight when production interruption costs exceed transport cost.
General commercial freight: documents, apparel, spare parts, electronics and small consolidated consignments are possible subject to carrier acceptance and packaging compliance.
Controlled or perishable goods: pharmaceuticals, food, flowers, live animals and other sensitive cargo require advance confirmation of facilities, documentation, temperature control and local handling capability.
Road-air integration: a scheduled road leg to or from another European gateway may provide better frequency or specialist handling than relying solely on local uplift.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: the operational cut-off is set by the airline and ground handler, not only by the flight departure time. Our team confirms warehouse acceptance, screening and documentation deadlines before tender.
Export and import documents: provide an accurate master or house air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, tariff classification where required, origin information and any applicable permits.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct declaration, safety data and packing evidence where applicable. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnetised materials and dry ice must be identified before booking.
Customs and inspection: cargo may be held for documentary review, physical examination, valuation or security screening. Incorrect descriptions, values or consignee data can cause storage and connection risk.
Delivery release: confirm who will collect the freight, the release documents, local charges, vehicle access rules and any customs or terminal appointment requirements before arrival.

Practical Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, pieces, ready time, Incoterm and delivery deadline before requesting a rate so that local uplift and gateway alternatives can be compared.
Use robust, stackable packaging with visible piece marks and weight details; photograph unusual, fragile or high-value packing before handover.
Declare batteries, dry ice, liquids, chemicals, temperature limits and other special characteristics at quotation stage rather than after the booking is issued.
For urgent cargo, ask our team to quote a protected air connection and a truck-air fallback, including customs responsibility and the handover point for each leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Satu Mare International Airport handle international air freight?International cargo planning may be possible, but acceptance depends on the active airline schedule, appointed handler, customs arrangements, security screening and commodity profile. Our team verifies these points before booking.

Does the airport offer direct cargo flights?A direct freighter or passenger-belly option must not be assumed. We check the current schedule and, where necessary, propose a connection through another European gateway or a truck-air solution.

How early should cargo be delivered for a flight?There is no single airport-wide cut-off for every shipment. The airline, handler, screening requirement and cargo type determine the deadline; our team confirms the written tender time after the booking is accepted.

Can pharmaceuticals, perishables or dangerous goods be shipped?They may be accepted only when the carrier and handler confirm the required capability. Temperature control, dry ice, live-animal, dangerous-goods and permit requirements must be reviewed before rate confirmation.

Should I use a larger European airport instead?For high-frequency, oversized, temperature-sensitive or tightly scheduled cargo, a larger gateway may offer more routing and handling options. Our service team compares total transit, road transfer, customs responsibility and risk rather than selecting by airport name alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately qualified and require shipment-specific confirmation because schedules, handlers, customs procedures and special-cargo acceptance can change.

Airport and local operational verification: aeroportulsatumare.ro
Romanian civil aviation regulatory reference: caa.ro
International airline and air-cargo standards reference: iata.org
International aeronautical reference framework: icao.int

No unverified claims about terminal area, warehouse capacity, runway performance, throughput, airline frequency, handling hours, fees or guaranteed transit times are presented here. Our service team should reconfirm those variables before issuing a final quotation.