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“What truly stands out is the staff—everyone from security to the desk agents is incredibly helpful, polite, and efficient.”
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Airports / Romania / CRA
Large airport · CRA
Craiova International Airport.
Craiova, Romania · 626 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
1,878 ratings
0
Operators based
626
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Craiova, RomaniaELEV 626 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
1,878
Google reviews
ratings on Google
626
Field elevation
feet above sea level
58
Nearest alternate
nm to LBPL
Field standing
58 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base (LBPL).
Overview
Craiova International Airport (LRCV / CRA) sits in Craiova, Romania, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 626 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CRA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base (LBPL, 58 nm), Sibiu International Airport (SBZ, 89 nm), and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU, 96 nm). The field has a single 8,203-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CRA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CRA to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The Highlights: The airport feels completely new, modern, and is kept spotlessly clean throughout.”
Daniel M.5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“What truly stands out is the staff—everyone from security to the desk agents is incredibly helpful, polite, and efficient.”
Daniel M.5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LRCV
IATA
CRA
FAA / Local
LRCV
Elevation
626 ft
Coordinates
44.3181° N · 23.8886° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Romania fields
state range 180–1,740 ft
At 626 ft, CRA sits higher than 62% of the 21 Romania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,203 ft
- 08/268,203 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,203 ft
CRA's 8,203 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 58nmLBPLDolna Mitropoliya Air BaseDolna Mitropoliya
- 89nmSBZSibiu International AirportSibiu
- 96nmBBUBucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International AirportBucharest
- 96nmCSBCaransebeş AirportCaransebeş
- 96nmOTPBucharest Henri Coandă International AirportOtopeni
- 100nmSOFSofia AirportSofia
Location
Open the full mapLRCV · Craiova International Airport · Craiova, Romania
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CRA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,897 nm | 9h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,055 nm | 9h 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,248 nm | 10h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,464 nm | 10h 47m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,466 nm | 10h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,680 nm | 11h 17m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,853 nm | 11h 41m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,899 nm | 11h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CRA?
- Craiova International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,203 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CRA?
- Craiova International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,203 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CRA?
- The closest alternate is Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base (LBPL), about 58 nm away, followed by Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) at 89 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CRA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 28m (3,897 nm), New York about 9h 50m (4,055 nm), Washington DC about 10h 17m (4,248 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.