Does LUCH require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Cahul Intl (Moldova, Republic of).

Where is LUCH located?

Cahul Intl (LUCH) is located in Cahul, Moldova, Republic of.

Is LUCH a port of entry?

Yes, Cahul Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Cahul Intl (LUCH) — Cahul, Moldova, Republic of

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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Missing: Runways, Frequencies, Operations, Contacts

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 0/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LUCH
Name: Cahul Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
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

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday 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.

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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. Immigration H24. Tel: +373 22 259717. General Declaration required on apron. Flight plan filing at least 2 hours ahead required. Email notification to airport with aircraft details required.

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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Nearby Airports

UKOD Zhovtneve Air Base 21 NM UKOA Artsyz Air Base 47 NM LRTC Delta Dunarii 51 NM LUKH Horeshti Airfield 65 NM LRBO Boboc Air Base 66 NM LRBC Bacau 69 NM LUKK Chișinău Eugen Doga Intl 71 NM LUTR Tiraspol Airport 82 NM

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Airport History

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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).
Where is LUCH located?: Cahul Intl (LUCH) is located in Cahul, Moldova, Republic of.
Is LUCH a port of entry?: Yes, Cahul Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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