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VPI Daugavpils airport
Daugavpils airport (IATA: VPI, ICAO:EVDA) is located in the the city of Daugavpils, Latvia.

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IATA Code

VPI

ICAO Code

EVDA

Name

Daugavpils airport

Type

Country / Region

Latvia (LV)

City

Daugavpils

Latitude

55.9330000

Longitude

29.6830000

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Daugavpils airport（VPI）

Daugavpils airport is a regional aerodrome serving the Daugavpils area in southeastern Latvia. The supplied airport record identifies it as a non-main airport and lists no scheduled passenger or cargo movements. Its position near Daugavpils can be relevant for local charter, ad hoc aviation and road-feeder planning, but it should not be treated as a routine cargo gateway without written confirmation of aircraft acceptance, handling availability and customs arrangements. Our service team can assess the airport first and, where necessary, route the shipment through a larger Baltic gateway.

Country / city	Latvia / Daugavpils
Codes	IATA: VPI \| ICAO: EVDA
Coordinates	55.9330000, 29.6830000
Time zone	UTC+02:00, subject to seasonal local-time changes
Logistics positioning	Regional aerodrome; advance operational confirmation required for cargo movements

Key Highlights

What freight teams should verify first

Limited scheduled activity

The supplied record shows zero scheduled passenger and cargo flights, so normal airline belly-capacity assumptions are unsuitable.

Pre-arranged handling

Acceptance, loading equipment, warehouse access, customs presence and operating hours must be confirmed for each movement.

Baltic gateway planning

For regular international cargo, our team will compare road-feeder options through established Baltic airports rather than promise uplift from Daugavpils airport.

Shipment suitability

Time-critical, dangerous-goods, temperature-controlled and live-animal cargo require a separate feasibility review before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility assessment before booking

Publicly supplied data does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal or specialized warehouse capability at Daugavpils airport. Our service team will request facility confirmation instead of assuming that standard airport cargo services are available.

Cargo acceptance: confirm whether a named ground handler can receive, screen, weigh, document and release the shipment.
Storage: verify secure short-term storage, pallet build-up space and access arrangements; do not assume bonded or customs-controlled storage.
Temperature control: obtain written confirmation of cool-room availability, temperature range, monitoring and contingency procedures before tendering pharmaceuticals or perishables.
Dangerous goods: confirm trained personnel, acceptance categories, packaging checks and documentation capability before presenting any regulated article.
Oversize and special handling: check aircraft type, cargo-door dimensions, lifting equipment and ramp restrictions for heavy, long or fragile pieces.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing must be built around confirmed uplift

Direct uplift: any charter or ad hoc cargo movement depends on aircraft availability, operating permissions, handling arrangements and the airport’s current acceptance status.
Gateway alternative: routine export and import cargo may be planned through a larger Baltic gateway with a road feeder to or from Daugavpils. The appropriate gateway depends on destination, commodity, airline capacity and customs design.
Transit planning: total lead time includes trucking to the gateway, terminal cut-off, security screening, airline connection, customs release and final delivery. No fixed transit time should be promised before the booking is confirmed.
Schedule volatility: regional airport operating windows, weather, aircraft performance, permits and limited recovery options can materially affect departure dates.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Daugavpils-area demand profile

Primary catchment: Daugavpils and southeastern Latvia, with road access decisions influenced by the final consignee, border formalities and the selected Baltic gateway.
Suitable planning categories: smaller industrial consignments, machinery parts, production inputs, commercial samples and urgent replacement parts may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
High-control cargo: pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods and high-value electronics require a confirmed specialized handling chain; they should not be tendered on an assumed local-airport service.
Consolidation logic: lower-volume shipments will generally benefit from a planned road-feeder and airline consolidation solution rather than an unconfirmed direct movement.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that protect the booking

Cut-off control: there is no assumed daily cargo cut-off for Daugavpils airport. Our team will obtain the actual tender, screening and documentation deadlines from the confirmed operator.
Export documentation: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate HS classification, shipper and consignee details, transport instructions and any export-control or licensing documents applicable to the goods.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods require correct classification, UN information, packing, marks, labels and a shipper’s declaration where applicable. Temperature-sensitive goods require packaging qualification and a handling plan.
Customs and security: determine in advance where export or import clearance will occur, who controls the shipment during road transfer and which party handles examination, security screening and release.

Shipping Tips

Recommended workflow for forwarders

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, cargo value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
Ask for an airport feasibility check covering handling, aircraft acceptance, customs location, screening, storage and road-feeder responsibility.
Use robust, stackable export packaging with clear piece marks; provide accurate dimensions and actual weight to prevent rework at the gateway.
Keep a confirmed alternative routing available through a larger Baltic airport, especially for production-critical, perishable or regulated cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for cargo planning

Can Daugavpils airport receive routine international air freight?

Do not assume routine acceptance. The supplied record lists no scheduled cargo flights, so our team must confirm the current operator, handling chain, customs process and aircraft movement before booking.

Is a direct airline route or fixed transit time available?

A fixed route, airline, frequency or transit time should not be promised. We will check ad hoc uplift and compare a road-feeder solution through a suitable Baltic gateway.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through this airport?

Only after written confirmation of the selected carrier and handler. The shipment must meet current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, airline acceptance rules and applicable customs and security requirements.

Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods be accepted?

Acceptance depends on confirmed temperature-controlled storage, transfer protection, monitoring and recovery procedures. If these cannot be documented, our team will recommend a gateway with a validated cool-chain arrangement.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, package dimensions, gross weight, pieces, Incoterms, cargo value, readiness date, required delivery date and any DG, battery, temperature or oversized-cargo details.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification boundary

Airport codes, name, location, coordinates, country, city, time zone and the supplied activity indicators are reproduced from the airport record provided for this page. Operational details such as current handling, customs arrangements, aircraft acceptance, schedules and cut-off times are treated as changeable and must be confirmed before shipment execution.

For regulatory and operator verification, our service team may cross-check the relevant Latvian aviation and customs authorities, international air-transport standards and local municipal information through caa.gov.lv, vid.gov.lv, daugavpils.lv and iata.org. These domains are reference points only; a booking remains subject to current written confirmation from the responsible airport, handler, carrier and customs parties.