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Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport (IATA: IFO, ICAO:UKLI) is located in the the city of Ivano- Frankovsk, Ukraine. It is the primary international airport serving Ivano- Frankovsk and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+380342728348
Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport(IFO)
ICAO: UKLI · Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine · UTC+02:00
Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport is a medium-sized joint military-civil airfield serving Ivano-Frankivsk in western Ukraine. The airport is located at the former Opryshivtsi site, approximately 4.4 km by road from the city centre, with published coordinates of 48.884201, 24.686100. Its international border and customs functions have operated since 1992, making it a possible regional gateway for controlled cross-border consignments when suitable flights and handling arrangements are available. For freight planning, our service team treats this airport as a regional, schedule-sensitive origin or destination rather than as a guaranteed high-frequency cargo hub. Operating status, available handling resources, security procedures and routings must be reconfirmed before booking.
| Airport name | Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport |
|---|---|
| Location | Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine |
| Codes | IATA: IFO · ICAO: UKLI |
| Published contact | +380342728348 |
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
- General cargo handling: Our service team will confirm whether the shipment is accepted through the airport’s active ground-handling arrangement and whether build-up, breakdown, screening and storage can be provided for the selected flight.
- Customs and border control: International clearance may be arranged through the applicable airport and Ukrainian customs procedures. Export declarations, commercial documents and consignee details should be submitted before cargo delivery.
- Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold-room, pharmaceutical or passive-to-active transfer capability. For vaccines, biologics, perishables or other sensitive goods, we confirm acceptance, storage duration, temperature range and contingency handling in writing.
- Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the handling agent, airline approval, aircraft loading plan and current operational restrictions. A completed shipper’s declaration and compliant packaging may be required.
- Bonded or specialist storage: The availability of bonded, secure, oversized or animal-handling facilities should be checked for each shipment; our team can evaluate an alternative gateway when the required service is not confirmed.
Routes & Transit Times
- Potential routings may combine a local airport movement with an airline or road feeder connection through a larger European or Ukrainian gateway. The actual route depends on current airspace conditions, airline schedules, security acceptance and onward capacity.
- For imports, the final movement may involve airfreight to an available hub followed by a controlled road feeder service to Ivano-Frankivsk. For exports, pre-carriage to another gateway may be more practical when no suitable uplift is available locally.
- We do not promise a fixed transit time or specific operating carrier without a confirmed booking. Cut-off, connection time, customs release, weather, security restrictions and border conditions can materially change the door-to-door schedule.
- Before quoting, our service team checks the current operating status of Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport, the planned flight sector, cargo acceptance rules and any required trucking or interline segment.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary catchment: Ivano-Frankivsk and surrounding western Ukrainian commercial and industrial areas, with collection planning extending by road where the shipment profile and security conditions permit.
- Likely regional cargo: General manufactured goods, spare parts, machinery components, apparel, consumer products and time-sensitive commercial documents may be suitable, subject to airline and customs acceptance.
- Special cargo: Electronics, lithium-battery equipment, medical products, perishables, dangerous goods and oversized pieces require separate pre-screening because facility and aircraft limitations can differ by movement.
- Inbound delivery: Consignee readiness, customs representation and secure final-mile arrangements should be established before cargo uplift, particularly for high-value or controlled commodities.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: Local cargo cut-off times are flight- and handler-specific. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline, screening requirement and delivery appointment before instructing the shipper.
- Documentation: Prepare the master and house air waybill instructions, commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration data, origin information and any permits or certificates required for the commodity and trade lane.
- Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, human remains, perishables, pharmaceuticals and valuable cargo require advance declaration and written acceptance. Packing alone does not guarantee uplift.
- Customs and collection: Customs inspection, document discrepancies, security screening or a restricted-access airside environment can delay release. The consignee or broker should be available to respond promptly and arrange identification, vehicle access and delivery documents.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count and battery or dangerous-goods information to our team before requesting a final routing.
- Book with a practical buffer rather than planning around a same-day connection. We normally compare local uplift, hub transfer and road-feeder alternatives before selecting the operating plan.
- Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks, robust corner protection and an accurate gross weight. For temperature-sensitive cargo, provide the required temperature range, logger plan and acceptable exposure time.
- For high-value, urgent or restricted shipments, obtain written confirmation of flight acceptance, security screening, storage conditions, customs responsibility and the contingency gateway before cargo delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport handle international cargo?
- International border and customs operations are part of the airport’s published profile, but cargo acceptance depends on the current operating flight, ground handler, airline approval and customs arrangement. Our service team confirms all four before booking.
- Is a regular freighter service available?
- No regular freighter schedule should be assumed. Capacity may be linked to available commercial, charter or connecting services, so the confirmed airline and routing must be checked for each shipment.
- How early should dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be declared?
- Declare it during the quotation stage. The airline and handler may require classification details, UN information, packing evidence, labels and a shipper’s declaration before accepting the cargo.
- Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be routed through the airport?
- They may be considered only after confirming temperature-controlled storage, transfer conditions, acceptance time and contingency arrangements. If these cannot be confirmed, our team will compare another gateway with a documented cold-chain process.
- What is the best alternative if local uplift is unavailable?
- We normally compare airfreight through a suitable regional hub with a secured road feeder, or pre-carriage by truck to an airport offering the required capacity. The choice depends on customs status, commodity restrictions, security and total transit time.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity and location: supplied airport record, including the name, IATA code, ICAO code, city, country, address, coordinates, time zone and published telephone number.
Code reference: IATA information and industry reference materials can be cross-checked at iata.org.
ICAO reference: international aerodrome and aviation standards can be cross-checked at icao.int.
Operational details such as flight availability, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling equipment, storage conditions, customs procedures, security restrictions and transit schedules are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies them with the operating airline, appointed handler, customs representative and relevant authorities before shipment acceptance.