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LKO Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (IATA: LKO, ICAO:VILK) is located in the the city of Lucknow, India. It is the primary international airport serving Lucknow and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+919455004381

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IATA Code

LKO

ICAO Code

VILK

Name

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

India (IN)

City

Lucknow

Latitude

26.7605900

Longitude

80.8893400

Time Zone

UTC+05:30

Phone Number

+919455004381

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Airport Overview

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport（LKO）, identified by ICAO code VILK, serves Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India. Located in the Amausi area of Lucknow, it functions as an international passenger airport with a practical role in regional air logistics. The supplied airport record identifies two operational terminals and a further terminal under construction; terminal and cargo handling arrangements should therefore be reconfirmed for each shipment. Its CAT IIIB ILS capability on runway 27 supports aircraft operations in very low visibility, although weather, aircraft rotation, ground handling and airline acceptance can still affect cargo schedules. Our service team uses Lucknow as a regional origin or destination point and can evaluate direct uplift, domestic feeder connections and gateway alternatives according to cargo type, cut-off requirements and customs conditions.

Airport	Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
IATA / ICAO	LKO / VILK
City and country	Lucknow, India
Coordinates	26.7605900, 80.8893400
Time zone	UTC+05:30
Airport type	International passenger airport with regional air-cargo applications

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayUseful for cargo originating in Lucknow and surrounding Uttar Pradesh markets, subject to airline acceptance and available uplift.

Low-visibility resilienceThe supplied airport profile records CAT IIIB ILS capability on runway 27; operational restrictions may still apply to individual flights.

Connection-led planningInternational shipments may require a domestic or metropolitan gateway connection rather than a single-airport movement.

Pre-confirmation is essentialTerminal allocation, cargo acceptance windows, screening, storage and customs arrangements should be verified before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Acceptance and screening: Export cargo normally requires airline or ground-handler acceptance, security screening, verified dimensions, weight and shipper documentation before build-up.
Terminal coordination: The airport profile records multiple operational terminals. Our team confirms the applicable cargo acceptance point and operating process rather than relying on passenger-terminal assumptions.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, vaccine, biologic, food and other controlled-temperature shipments require advance confirmation of cool-room access, transfer exposure and airline-specific handling capability.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, marks, declaration and competent-person review. Availability of dedicated dangerous-goods storage must be confirmed case by case.
Customs-controlled handling: Export clearance, examination, airline release and warehouse handover can involve separate milestones. Our service team aligns the document pack and truck arrival with the confirmed cargo terminal procedure.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic distribution: Shipments may be planned toward major Indian gateway airports such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or other available connection points, depending on carrier schedules, capacity and cargo acceptance.
International movement: Overseas cargo may move through an Indian gateway or an approved interline arrangement. The final routing depends on destination, airline network, security requirements and transfer feasibility.
Transit planning: We quote transit as a routing estimate only after checking uplift, connection time, customs status, terminal cut-off and delivery requirements; no fixed transit promise should be made before airline confirmation.
Potential disruption factors: Monsoon weather, low visibility, aircraft rotation, airport congestion, security screening, customs inspection and missed connections may extend the planned movement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Lucknow and the wider Uttar Pradesh market, with trucking feasibility determined by origin, road conditions, pickup window and airport cut-off.
Typical commercial cargo: Garments and textiles, handicrafts, leather-related products, machinery parts, electronics, engineering goods and general industrial shipments may be suitable after airline review.
Time-sensitive cargo: Perishables, food products, medical supplies and pharmaceutical shipments require validated packaging, temperature instructions and a confirmed handling chain.
Inbound distribution: Imported components and finished goods may be routed through Lucknow for regional delivery, subject to import customs clearance, consignee readiness and last-mile trucking capacity.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airlines and handling agents set their own acceptance, documentation and cargo handover cut-offs. Our team obtains the confirmed cut-off for the booked flight and allows time for screening and customs processing.
Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter and consignee details, permits and product-specific certificates must be consistent. Incorrect HS classification or incomplete values can delay clearance.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, valuables and oversized pieces require pre-alert, technical review and written acceptance before delivery to the terminal.
Inspection and release: Customs examination, security re-screening, document amendments or physical discrepancies can affect uplift. The shipper should keep the consignee, broker and trucker available during the clearance window.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, origin, destination and special-handling requirements to our service team before requesting final space.
For temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo, provide the required temperature range, packaging qualification, battery information or dangerous-goods declaration at the quotation stage.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and matching carton counts. Reweighing, repacking or dimension discrepancies at the terminal can create additional handling and delay.
Keep a fallback routing through another Indian gateway available when capacity, customs timing, weather or connection reliability makes the original plan unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment move internationally from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?

It may move directly or through a connecting Indian or overseas gateway, depending on the destination, airline network, capacity and cargo type. Our service team checks the actual bookable routing instead of assuming that every destination has a direct service.

How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?

The correct delivery time is determined by the booked airline and handling agent. We normally plan backward from the confirmed cargo cut-off and add time for security screening, customs formalities, traffic and possible document correction.

Can pharmaceutical or chilled cargo be accepted?

Acceptance is possible only when the selected carrier and handling chain can support the required process. Temperature range, packaging, flight connection, storage exposure and delivery arrangements must be reviewed and confirmed before booking.

What should we prepare for dangerous-goods shipments?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packing instruction, battery details and shipper’s declaration where required. Carrier approval and terminal acceptance must be obtained before cargo delivery.

What happens if customs selects the shipment for inspection?

The shipment may require document review, physical examination, amendment or additional release steps. Our service team coordinates with the exporter, customs broker, terminal and trucker, but the final clearance decision remains with the competent authority.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, location, time zone, airport description and terminal information in this module are based primarily on the supplied airport record for Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Operational statements are presented as logistics planning guidance and remain subject to airline, ground-handler, customs and airport confirmation.

Airport and aviation reference: aai.aero
IATA industry reference: iata.org
ICAO reference: icao.int

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, terminal procedures, storage availability, customs requirements, charges and transit times change over time. Our service team verifies these items against the booked carrier and current airport or authority instructions before shipment execution.