Craiova International Airport is a large airport serving Craiova, Romania. Its IATA code is CRA and its ICAO code is LRCV. The airport lies at an elevation of 626 ft (191 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 8,203 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CRA
- ICAO code
- LRCV
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 626 ft (191 m)
- Coordinates
- 44.3181, 23.8886
- Time zone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,203 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Craiova International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SBZ Sibiu International Airport | Sibiu, Romania | 164 km · 102 mi |
| SOF Sofia Airport | Sofia, Bulgaria | 184 km · 114 mi |
| INI Niš Constantine the Great Airport | Niš, Serbia | 196 km · 122 mi |
| GHV Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | Brașov (Ghimbav), Romania | 201 km · 125 mi |
| TGM Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport | Recea, Romania | 242 km · 150 mi |
| TSR Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport | Timişoara, Romania | 260 km · 162 mi |
| PDV Plovdiv International Airport | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | 262 km · 163 mi |
| KVO Morava Airport | Kraljevo, Serbia | 270 km · 168 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CRA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 520 | 323 | 281 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,318 | 819 | 712 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,703 | 1,058 | 919 | View route |
| LHR London | 1,970 | 1,224 | 1,064 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,536 | 2,197 | 1,909 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,974 | 3,091 | 2,686 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,218 | 4,485 | 3,898 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,506 | 4,664 | 4,053 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,847 | 4,876 | 4,237 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,726 | 5,422 | 4,712 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,036 | 5,615 | 4,879 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,117 | 5,665 | 4,923 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,372 | 6,445 | 5,600 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,515 | 6,534 | 5,677 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,868 | 6,753 | 5,868 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,408 | 9,574 | 8,320 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 124.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Craiova International Airport?
The IATA code of Craiova International Airport is CRA and its ICAO code is LRCV.
Where is Craiova International Airport located?
Craiova International Airport is in Craiova, Dolj County, Romania, at 44.3181, 23.8886.
What time zone is Craiova International Airport in?
Craiova International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Bucharest. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Craiova International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 8,203 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Craiova International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), about 164 km (102 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.