# Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)

> Cluj-Napoca, RO · IATA: CLJ · ICAO: LRCL · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `CLJ` |
| ICAO | `LRCL` |
| City | Cluj-Napoca |
| Country | RO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 317 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 46.78742, 23.68429 |

## Description

Wizz Air's large base, alongside Lufthansa, LOT and other network carriers, anchors Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (IATA CLJ, ICAO LRCL), Romania's second-busiest airport and Transylvania's main cargo gateway after Bucharest. In 2025 it handled 6,630.9 tonnes of freight, 3,582,134 passengers and 30,040 aircraft movements; the tonnage was below the roughly 7,418 tonnes recorded in 2023, so air cargo here is a steady niche rather than a growth story. Most of that freight rides as belly cargo on passenger services, while a dedicated cargo terminal with ground handling by Menzies Aviation also processes express and feeder flights. Demand comes from Cluj's IT sector, automotive suppliers and manufacturing, plus perishables and spare parts. Romania is an EU member state, so customs clearance follows the Union Customs Code, and road feeder services into Hungary or Austria are a common alternative to flying direct. For very large or time-critical consignments, Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP), around 450 road kilometres to the south-east, remains the nearest larger freight airport, with Budapest (BUD) a comparable distance to the west.

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