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Uzhhorod International Airport (IATA: UDJ, ICAO:UKLU) is located in the the city of Uzhgorod, Ukraine. It is the primary international airport serving Uzhgorod and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+380504320240
Airport Overview
Uzhhorod International Airport(UDJ)
Uzhhorod International Airport is a small public international airport serving Uzhhorod in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region. It is located in the western part of the city, close to the Slovak border and within an area where cross-border road logistics can be operationally relevant. For international freight, the airport should be treated as a regional and contingency gateway rather than an assured scheduled cargo hub. Our service team confirms civil-airport availability, airspace conditions, handling acceptance, customs arrangements and the actual operating carrier before accepting a shipment. Where direct uplift is unavailable, we can assess alternative gateway airports combined with road feeder transport.
| Airport name | Uzhhorod International Airport |
|---|---|
| Location | Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia, Ukraine |
| Codes | IATA: UDJ | ICAO: UKLU |
| Coordinates | 48.6343002, 22.2633991 |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Address | 145 Sobranetska Street, Chervenytsia district, Uzhhorod, Ukraine |
Key Highlights
Logistics Decision Points
Regional airport profile
The airport is better suited to pre-arranged, shipment-specific movements than to routine high-volume cargo programs.
Operational confirmation required
Flight availability, airport acceptance and local handling must be reconfirmed before booking because civil operations may change with security and airspace conditions.
Cross-border relevance
Uzhhorod’s position in western Ukraine makes border procedures and road-feeder planning important when using an alternative European gateway.
Limited public cargo visibility
Our team does not assume dedicated cargo terminals, cold rooms, bonded storage or dangerous-goods capability unless the appointed handler confirms them in writing.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Facility Planning for Forwarders
- Acceptance and handling: Cargo acceptance should be arranged in advance with the active ground handler or operating carrier. Cut-off times, document deadlines and build-up procedures are not assumed to be permanently published.
- Customs processing: Export, import or transit clearance depends on the selected routing and the competent Ukrainian customs arrangements. Our service team verifies whether clearance can take place at the airport or must be completed through another gateway.
- Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not tender pharmaceuticals, vaccines, perishables or other controlled-temperature freight without written confirmation of storage, transfer time, monitoring and contingency procedures.
- Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the carrier, handling agent, shipper’s declaration and applicable air-transport rules. A dedicated dangerous-goods warehouse or acceptance capability must not be presumed.
- Storage and security: Any temporary storage, screening, bonded handling or secure collection arrangement is confirmed case by case, including operating hours and release conditions.
Routes & Transit Times
Routing and Schedule Assessment
- Direct uplift, if available for a specific period, is dependent on the operating carrier, aircraft type, security situation and airport acceptance status. Our team confirms the complete routing before issuing a firm quotation.
- For general cargo, a practical solution may involve an alternative European gateway followed by an arranged road feeder to or from the Zakarpattia region. Border crossing, customs transit and vehicle availability can materially affect the total transit time.
- Consolidated cargo, oversized pieces, dangerous goods, live animals and temperature-controlled shipments normally require a bespoke routing review rather than a standard schedule.
- Published transit estimates are indicative only. Actual delivery depends on flight confirmation, security screening, customs release, border procedures, weather and local road conditions.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Regional Catchment and Cargo Fit
- Primary catchment: Uzhhorod and the wider Zakarpattia region, with potential cross-border logistics relevance toward Slovakia and neighbouring Central European markets.
- Suitable cargo profile: Time-sensitive industrial components, commercial samples, replacement parts, documents and other relatively compact general cargo may be considered after route confirmation.
- Special cargo: Food products, pharmaceuticals, perishables, lithium-battery shipments and dangerous goods require advance screening of packaging, documentation, handling and route compatibility.
- Road interface: The airport’s regional role means pickup and delivery planning should include local trucking capacity, border formalities and possible transfer through another cargo gateway.
Operations & Compliance
Pre-Booking Controls
- Booking and cut-off: Confirm the active flight, acceptance deadline, warehouse receiving window and documentation cut-off separately. Local times and operating windows may change at short notice.
- Shipment documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, accurate HS classification where required, consignee details and any licences or permits applicable to the commodity.
- Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, temperature-sensitive products, live animals, food and dual-use or controlled goods require commodity-specific review before pricing and booking.
- Customs and collection: Customs inspection, security screening and release may delay collection. The consignee or its broker should be ready with import authority, tax information and power-of-attorney documentation where applicable.
Shipping Tips
Recommended Booking Workflow
- Send our team the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, Incoterm, origin, destination, ready date and any special handling requirement before requesting a firm routing.
- Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks, gross and net weights, consignee details and handling labels. Battery-powered equipment and regulated articles should be disclosed before packing is finalised.
- Allow contingency time for security screening, customs inspection, border movements and possible re-routing through an alternative gateway.
- For urgent or high-value cargo, request a primary routing and a separately assessed alternative. Do not dispatch cargo to the airport until the handling location and receiving appointment are confirmed.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Forwarder Questions
Can Uzhhorod International Airport accept international air cargo year-round?
Availability cannot be assumed. Our team checks current civil operations, airspace restrictions, carrier acceptance, handling resources and customs arrangements for the requested date.
Can I book a standard cargo flight directly from Uzhhorod?
A direct cargo option depends on the operating schedule and the commodity. We confirm whether direct uplift is available; otherwise, we propose an alternative gateway with road feeder transport.
Are dangerous goods accepted?
Only after carrier and handler approval. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packaging and declaration, while batteries and other regulated articles require early review.
Can pharmaceuticals or fresh products be moved through the airport?
They require written confirmation of temperature control, storage, transfer, security and customs arrangements. If those controls cannot be confirmed, our team will assess another gateway.
What is the most important information for a quotation?
Provide the commodity, dimensions, weight, pieces, ready date, origin, destination, Incoterm, customs status and any special requirement. These details determine whether an airport or road-feeder solution is operationally suitable.
Data Sources & Provenance
Reference and Verification Boundary
Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, address and time zone are based on the supplied airport record. Operational status, flight availability, handling arrangements, customs procedures, security conditions and acceptance of special cargo are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment dispatch.
For regulatory and identifier cross-checking, our team may consult the following authoritative domains: avia.gov.ua, iata.org and icao.int. These references do not constitute confirmation of a current flight schedule, cargo terminal capability or airport operating window.