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Craiova International Airport (CRA)
Craiova International Airport is an international airport serving Craiova (Dolj County), Romania. Its IATA code is CRA and its ICAO code is LRCV. It has one runway, 2,500 m long.
- IATACRA
- ICAOLRCV
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CRA
- ICAO code
- LRCV
- City
- Craiova
- Region / province
- Dolj County
- Country / territory
- Romania
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 44.3181° N, 23.8886° E
- Elevation
- 191 m (626 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Bucharest (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,500 m (8,203 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,500 m8,203 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,324 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,752 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,597 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 124.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Craiova International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Craiova through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Romania
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | 164 km |
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | BBU | 177 km |
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | 178 km |
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | GHV | 201 km |
| Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport | TGM | 242 km |
| Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport | TSR | 260 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Craiova International Airport?
The IATA code of Craiova International Airport is CRA and its ICAO code is LRCV. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Craiova International Airport located?
Craiova International Airport is in Craiova, Dolj County, Romania, at coordinates 44.3181° N, 23.8886° E and an elevation of 191 m (626 ft).
How far is Craiova International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Craiova International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,597 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,752 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,324 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Craiova International Airport?
The longest runway at Craiova International Airport is 2,500 m (8,203 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Craiova International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Craiova International Airport (CRA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.