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Cahul Intl

Cahul Intl (LUCH) serves Cahul, Moldova, Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport Field elevation is 652 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LUCH
  • Name: Cahul Intl
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 45.8438
  • Longitude: 28.2637
  • Elevation: 652 ft
  • Country: Moldova, Republic of
  • Municipality: Cahul
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Chisinau
  • Distance from City: 8.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: MDL 123 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: MDL 110 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: MDL
  • Remarks: Standard airport charges apply at Cahul Intl. Contact airport authority for details.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Single fuel provider at Cahul Intl. Self-fueling not permitted.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full border controls at Cahul Intl. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Cahul Intl. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

Alternates

LRTC

  • ICAO: LRTC
  • Name: Delta Dunarii
  • Distance (NM): 50.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: EU member but not in Schengen zone. Full border control for all international arrivals at Tulcea. Passport required for all nationalities.

LRBC

  • ICAO: LRBC
  • Name: Bacau
  • Distance (NM): 69.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Bacau. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.

LUKK

  • ICAO: LUKK
  • Name: Chisinau Intl
  • Distance (NM): 70.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International port of entry at Chisinau. Immigration and customs clearance mandatory. Prior coordination recommended for GA flights.

LRIA

  • ICAO: LRIA
  • Name: Iasi
  • Distance (NM): 84.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Non-Schengen EU airport. Full immigration checks on arrival at Iasi. Valid passport mandatory; visa requirements per national law.

LRCK

  • ICAO: LRCK
  • Name: Mihail Kogalniceanu-Constanta
  • Distance (NM): 89.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Constanta. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.

Airport Services

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Moldova, Republic of Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 3 working days before planned flight
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days
Private / GA Operations:

Overflight and landing permits required. Apply 3 working days in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at LUCH?
Cahul Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does LUCH require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Cahul Intl (Moldova, Republic of).