Chişinău International Airport (LUKK)
Large airport · Chişinău, Chişinău (city), Moldova
Airport data
| Name | Chişinău International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LUKK |
| IATA | RMO |
| Elevation | 399 ft (122 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°55'40" E 28°55'54" 46.92774, 28.93170 |
| Location | Chişinău, Chişinău (city), Moldova |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,778 ft (3590 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 09/27 | 7,818 ft (2383 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Chişinău International Airport at a glance
Chişinău International Airport is a large airport in Chişinău, Chişinău (city), Moldova, known to airline systems as RMO. The field elevation of 399 ft (122 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LUKK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 11,778 ft (3590 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LUKK 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 Chişinău International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiraspol Airfield | LUTR | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Iaşi International Airport | LRIA | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Mărculești Air Base | LUBM | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Cahul International Airport | LUCH | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport | LUBL | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chişinău International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 399 ft field elevation of Chişinău 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 5 airports and airfields we list for Moldova — 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 Chişinău International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chişinău International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chişinău International Airport is LUKK, and its IATA code is RMO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chişinău International Airport above sea level?
Chişinău International Airport sits at an elevation of 399 feet (122 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chişinău International Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.9277, 28.9317 — in Chişinău, Chişinău (city), Moldova, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tiraspol Airfield, about 50 km away.
Does LUKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LUKK 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 Chişinău International Airport?
Chişinău International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,778 ft (3590 m) with a CON surface.