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Chişinău International Airport

Chişinău, Chişinău (city) (Moldova)
IATA: RMO ICAO: LUKK
Longest Active Runway
11,778 ft
3,590 meters
Field Elevation
399 ft
122 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
46.9277°, 28.9317°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#252 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#403 of 7558
Top 5.3% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Moldova)
#1 in MD
#1 of 2 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+17.8%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Chişinău International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,778 ft (3,590 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #252. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #403 worldwide (Top 5.3%) and #1 nationally in Moldova.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Chişinău International Airport (RMO)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Chișinău International Airport is the sole commercial gateway to Moldova. Its primary runway 08/26 extends nearly 11,800 ft across an undulating plateau 400 ft above sea level. This generous pavement enables direct, non-stop narrowbody and widebody operations to major Western European and Mediterranean hubs, equipped with CAT II instrument landing systems for winter snowstorms.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Dual parallel runways: primary Runway 08/26 (11,778 ft / 3,590 m) and secondary Runway 09/27 (8,268 ft / 2,520 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Built in 1960 during the Soviet era; modernized with a fully rebuilt terminal and concrete runway reconstruction in the 2010s. Officially updated its IATA code from KIV to RMO in January 2024 to reflect its Romanian-language name Chișinău.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Sole international commercial gateway for the Republic of Moldova, operating as a vital air lifeline between the EU and Eastern European flight regions.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Runway 08/26 features a full 11,778 ft length originally designed for Soviet heavy transport aircraft, providing massive takeoff and landing safety margins for modern narrowbodies.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Moldova National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Chişinău International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 399 ft (122 m MSL) in Chişinău. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Sole international commercial gateway for the Republic of Moldova, operating as a vital air lifeline between the EU and Eastern European flight regions. The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,778 ft (3,590 m)

Chişinău International Airport's active flight strips comprise 08/26 (11,778 ft), 09/27 (7,818 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,778 ft (3,590 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
08/26 11,778 ft (3590m) 148 ft (45m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
09/27 7,818 ft (2383m) 148 ft (45m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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