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Medium airport

Cahul International Airport

ICAO LUCH🇲🇩 Cahul
Coordinates
45.8438°N, 28.2637°E
Elevation
652 ft (199 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MD-CH
Time zone
Chisinau(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
6.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
19:52
Civil dusk
20:23

About 13h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cahul International Airport

Cahul International Airport is located in southern part of Moldova, 8 km (5.0 mi) south-east of Cahul.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHISINAU CTAClass CControlled4000 ft MSLFL660
LU-D14 CEADIR-LUNGASpecial useDangerGNDFL055

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Moldova airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle627 ft
Turnul televiziune Cahul617 ft
Obstacle617 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cahul International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cahul International Airport?

The ICAO code for Cahul International Airport is LUCH.

Where is Cahul International Airport located?

Cahul International Airport is medium airport located in Cahul, Moldova, at an elevation of 652 ft (199 m).

What time zone is Cahul International Airport in?

Cahul International Airport is in the Europe/Chisinau time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cahul International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cahul International Airport is approximately 6.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cahul International Airport?

The nearest airport to Cahul International Airport is Chervonoarmiis'ke Airstrip (UA-0078), about 19.5 nm to the e, followed by Baimaclia Airstrip and Zhovtneve Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cahul International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.