Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (LRCK)
Large airport · Constanța, Constanţa County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRCK |
| IATA | CND |
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°21'44" E 28°29'18" 44.36220, 28.48830 |
| Location | Constanța, Constanţa County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport at a glance
Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport is a large airport in Constanța, Constanţa County, Romania, known to airline systems as CND. The field elevation of 353 ft (108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRCK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LRCK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feteşti Borcea Air Base | LRFT | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Tulcea Danube Delta Airport | LRTC | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Balchik Airfield | LBWB | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Varna Airport | LBWN | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Zhovtneve Air Base | UKOD | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 353 ft field elevation of Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 21 airports and airfields we list for Romania — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport is LRCK, and its IATA code is CND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport above sea level?
Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport sits at an elevation of 353 feet (108 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.3622, 28.4883 — in Constanța, Constanţa County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Feteşti Borcea Air Base, about 61 km away.
Does LRCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRCK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport?
Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.