Airport type Public Website www.aeroportcraiova.ro Elevation 191 m | Elevation AMSL 626 ft / 191 m Code CRA Phone +40 251 416 860 | |
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Operator Consiliul Judeţean Dolj Similar Helin Aeroport, Avis, Helin, Craiova Profiles | ||
Craiova International Airport (IATA: CRA, ICAO: LRCV) is located in south-western part of Romania, 7 km (4.3 mi) east of Craiova municipality, one of Romania's largest cities. The airport area is the headquarters of Avioane Craiova (formerly known as IRAv Craiova), the company which built the Romanian IAR-93 and IAR-99 aircraft.
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History
A new terminal was opened at Craiova airport in December 2010.
Since July 2014 Craiova Airport is base for Wizz Air which serves 5 destinations in 3 countries.
Runway renovation works took place in summer 2015.
Ground transportation
The airport is connected to the city via bus route 9 (Metro-Central Market-Craiovița Nouă) of the public transport company RAT Craiova. There is a station in front of the airport with all-day service time. Taxis are also available.