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TLS Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (IATA: TLS, ICAO:LFBO) is located in the the city of Toulouse, France. It is the primary international airport serving Toulouse and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+33825380000

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IATA Code

TLS

ICAO Code

LFBO

Name

Toulouse–Blagnac Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

France (FR)

City

Toulouse

Latitude

43.6350000

Longitude

1.3677780

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+33825380000

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Airport Overview

Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) · ICAO: LFBO · Toulouse, France

Toulouse–Blagnac Airport is an international passenger and cargo gateway serving Toulouse and the Occitanie region. It is located approximately 6.7 km west-northwest of central Toulouse, partly within Blagnac, at an elevation of 152 m. The airport has one passenger terminal arranged into four halls, two asphalt-paved runways and a strong industrial catchment linked to aerospace manufacturing, engineering and high-value supply chains. For our platform, the airport is best assessed as a regional international gateway where cargo capacity, uplift and handling arrangements should be confirmed shipment by shipment rather than assumed from passenger connectivity.

Airport name	Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
IATA / ICAO	TLS / LFBO
Location	Toulouse and Blagnac, Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, France
Coordinates	43.6350000, 1.3677780
Local time	UTC+01:00; seasonal daylight-saving changes may apply
Passenger terminal data	One terminal, four halls, 68 counters and 34 gates; figures are based on the supplied airport record and should be operationally reconfirmed.

Key Highlights

Industrial cargo profile

The Toulouse metropolitan area has an important aerospace and advanced-engineering ecosystem, supporting time-sensitive industrial shipments and production-line materials.

Regional international gateway

The airport supports European and selected wider international connectivity, while available cargo space and routing depend on current airline schedules and aircraft type.

Road-linked distribution

Its position west of Toulouse is suitable for local collection and delivery planning across the metropolitan area and the wider Occitanie region.

Capacity must be verified

Passenger-flight availability does not guarantee cargo acceptance. Our service team confirms allotment, handling, ULD requirements and cut-off times before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility access and service scope are shipment- and handler-dependent.

Air cargo handling: Export and import cargo is normally processed through airport-appointed or airline-designated ground handlers. Our team confirms the responsible handler, acceptance point and document flow before delivery.
Build-up and breakdown: ULD build-up, loose-cargo handling, weighing and security processing may be available according to the operating carrier and handling contract. Dimensions, gross weight and packaging details must be supplied at quotation stage.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharma, biological material and other controlled shipments require prior confirmation of cool-room access, acceptance windows, packaging limits and contingency procedures. Do not deliver temperature-sensitive freight without a confirmed handling plan.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper's declaration and handler capability. Lithium batteries, dry ice and restricted articles require advance review.
Customs and security: Export declarations, security status, screening and import formalities are handled under applicable French and European Union procedures. Bonded, customs-controlled or special-storage requirements must be confirmed for each shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

European distribution: Shipments may move on direct passenger or freighter capacity where available, or through an airline hub selected according to destination, commodity and required delivery date.
Long-haul routing: Intercontinental cargo is commonly planned through a suitable European or international hub when direct uplift is unavailable. The final routing, aircraft type and transfer point remain subject to booking confirmation.
Transit planning: Total transit time includes origin acceptance, security screening, customs processing, transfer connection, destination handling and final delivery. Published flight time alone is not a delivery commitment.
Operational variables: Capacity restrictions, weekend and holiday schedules, weather, security screening, customs inspection, irregular operations and trucking availability can materially change the planned transit.

Our service team provides a route-specific schedule only after confirming commodity, chargeable weight, dimensions, required temperature range and destination airport.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment

Toulouse, Blagnac and the wider Haute-Garonne area form the immediate collection and delivery base, with onward coverage across Occitanie subject to trucking distance and service requirements.

Aerospace and engineering

Typical demand includes aircraft components, tooling, maintenance parts, prototypes, engineering samples and production-critical materials requiring secure and time-definite handling.

High-value manufactured goods

Electronics, precision equipment, industrial machinery parts and urgent replacement components may be suitable, subject to security, packing and carrier acceptance rules.

Controlled and perishable cargo

Pharmaceuticals, biological materials, perishables and live animals require advance feasibility checks, specialized packaging and confirmed acceptance from the operating handler.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and handler cut-offs vary by flight, commodity and screening requirement. Our platform obtains the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline; delivery based only on scheduled departure time creates avoidable risk.
Complete shipment data: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter and consignee details, HS classification where required, origin information and any licences must be consistent across the shipment file.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Correct UN number, proper shipping name, packing group where applicable, net quantity, labels, marks and shipper's declaration are essential. Undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods can result in refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Customs, screening and collection: Customs inspection, security screening and import-release steps can extend dwell time. The consignee or appointed customs representative should be ready with powers of attorney, fiscal information and release documents before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the ready date, destination, gross weight, dimensions, pieces, commodity description and handling requirements before requesting uplift.
For aerospace, pharmaceutical or other production-critical cargo, request a routing with contingency options and allow time for screening, customs processing and road delivery.
Use rigid, stackable and tamper-evident packaging where appropriate; protect precision parts against vibration, moisture and impact, and ensure labels remain visible after handling.
For dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals or temperature-controlled cargo, obtain written carrier and handler acceptance before cargo is moved to the airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Toulouse–Blagnac Airport handle international export cargo?

International export handling may be arranged through the relevant airline and ground handler. Acceptance depends on the destination, current capacity, commodity, security process and customs documentation. Our service team verifies these points before confirming the booking.

Is a passenger flight automatically suitable for cargo?

No. A passenger schedule does not confirm cargo allotment, lower-deck dimensions, weight limits or acceptance of special cargo. We check aircraft type, booking class, handling restrictions and cut-off time with the operating carrier.

How should urgent aerospace parts be planned?

Provide exact dimensions, weight, ready time, commercial value, delivery deadline and any security or export-control requirements. Our team compares direct and hub options, confirms uplift and recommends a road-feeder or alternative gateway when the primary plan is constrained.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be accepted?

It may be possible, but acceptance must be confirmed in advance. The booking should specify temperature range, packaging system, maximum exposure time, dry ice requirement if applicable and the required handover and delivery conditions.

What commonly causes cargo delay?

Typical causes include late delivery against the confirmed cut-off, incomplete customs data, inconsistent invoice and packing-list details, security-screening issues, undeclared dangerous goods, insufficient packaging and lack of consignee readiness at destination.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location and baseline infrastructure references are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational statements are framed as conditional guidance because schedules, handlers, cargo acceptance, cut-offs and regulatory procedures may change. Our team verifies live shipment conditions with the operating airline, handler, customs representative and relevant authorities before execution.

Reference domains: toulouse.aeroport.fr ecologie.gouv.fr douane.gouv.fr iata.org icao.int