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OVD Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport)
Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport) (IATA: OVD, ICAO:LEAS) is located in the city of Asturias, Spain. It is the primary international airport serving Asturias and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+34902404704

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IATA Code

OVD

ICAO Code

LEAS

Name

Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Spain (ES)

City

Asturias

Latitude

43.5635986

Longitude

-6.0346198

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+34902404704

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Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport)（OVD）

Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport), ICAO: LEAS, is the international airport serving Asturias in northern Spain. It is located in the municipality of Castrillón, approximately 15 km from Avilés, 40 km from Gijón and 47 km from Oviedo. Its traffic profile is primarily scheduled passenger flying, with selected seasonal international services rather than a dedicated global cargo-hub model. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates available belly capacity, airline or handling-agent acceptance, customs status and road-feeder alternatives before confirming the routing.

IATA / ICAO	OVD / LEAS
Airport name	Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport)
Location	Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; municipality of Castrillón
Coordinates	43.5635986, -6.0346198
Time zone	UTC+01:00 in the supplied airport data; seasonal daylight-saving changes should be checked for shipment planning

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayAsturias Airport (Oviedo Airport) is best treated as a regional passenger airport with limited, case-by-case air-cargo capacity.

Three-city catchmentThe airport supports logistics planning for Oviedo, Gijón, Avilés and the wider Asturias industrial region.

Capacity confirmation is essentialFreight acceptance, aircraft type, cut-off time and handling arrangements can vary by carrier, season and shipment profile.

Road-air flexibilityFor cargo requiring guaranteed uplift, our team may compare direct uplift at the airport with road feeder or alternative Spanish gateway options.

Compliance-led planningDangerous goods, temperature-sensitive cargo, live animals and customs-controlled shipments require advance written confirmation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport) should not be assumed to provide the scale or service range of a major Spanish cargo hub. Actual cargo handling is normally arranged through the operating airline, appointed ground handler and customs authorities. Our service team verifies each element before issuing operational instructions.

Air cargo acceptance: Available services depend on the selected carrier, aircraft capacity, handling contract and shipment commodity. General cargo must be pre-advised with accurate dimensions, weight and packaging details.
Warehouse handling: Build-up, breakdown, weighing, screening, temporary storage and release arrangements are subject to the appointed handler's facilities and operating procedures. We confirm availability rather than assuming a specific warehouse, area or equipment capability.
Temperature-controlled freight: Pharma, perishables and other temperature-sensitive cargo require pre-booked handling, packaging validation and a confirmed transfer plan. Dedicated cold-room availability and maximum dwell time must be checked for the actual movement.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, commodity classification, packing instruction and available trained personnel. A shipper's declaration may be required; undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods can be refused.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import, export, transit and temporary-storage procedures are determined by the shipment regime and Spanish customs requirements. Our team coordinates document readiness and release instructions with the broker or importer.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing pattern: Freight may move on available passenger-aircraft belly capacity, through an airline connection, or by road feeder to another Spanish or European gateway. The practical routing depends on destination, commodity, season and booking availability.
International connections: Seasonal international passenger services and network changes can affect cargo uplift. Our team confirms the current operating carrier, transfer airport, capacity and acceptance status at quotation stage.
Transit planning: Published passenger schedules do not constitute a cargo delivery promise. Actual transit is influenced by booking confirmation, export screening, customs clearance, handling cut-offs, connection protection and weekend or holiday operations.
Alternative gateway review: When direct uplift is unsuitable, we compare road-air solutions through a larger cargo gateway. Any additional trucking, customs and handling legs are disclosed before booking.

No fixed flight frequency, carrier allocation or delivery time should be presumed from the airport name alone. Our service team confirms the live operating plan against the shipment date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: The primary catchment includes Asturias, with practical road access considerations for Oviedo, Gijón, Avilés and surrounding municipalities. Collection and delivery costs depend on the exact origin, destination and vehicle requirement.
Industrial supply chains: The Asturias region has a significant industrial and manufacturing profile. Time-critical production parts, engineering components, machinery spares and urgent maintenance items may be suitable for air freight after packaging and acceptance review.
General commercial cargo: Documents, samples, electronics, apparel, e-commerce parcels and other non-hazardous shipments may be considered, subject to airline size, weight and screening restrictions.
Food and temperature-sensitive goods: Regional food products and other perishables require validated packaging, seasonal planning and confirmed handling conditions; airport-side cold-chain capability must be verified for the specific booking.
High-value cargo: Secure packaging, accurate valuation, screening and controlled handover are recommended for sensitive goods. Insurance terms should be reviewed separately from carrier liability.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Cargo acceptance and terminal cut-offs are flight- and handler-specific. Our team requests the applicable delivery deadline after booking rather than applying a generic airport cut-off.
Export documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, exporter and consignee details, customs data and any required licences must be consistent. The customs broker should review the commodity code and export declaration before cargo delivery.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables and oversized pieces require advance disclosure. Acceptance depends on applicable IATA, airline, customs and handling requirements.
Inspection and release: Customs or security examination may extend dwell time and may require accessible packaging. Consignees should arrange broker authority, taxes or duties and final delivery instructions before arrival.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and desired ready date before booking; this allows us to test direct uplift against road-air alternatives.
For urgent industrial parts, request a protected connection or an alternative gateway comparison rather than relying only on the nearest airport. Confirm whether the final leg is air, road feeder or local delivery.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and net/gross weights. Oversized, irregular, fragile or palletized pieces require carrier approval before cargo is delivered to the terminal.
For temperature-sensitive or special cargo, provide the required temperature range, packaging type, data-logger plan, handling limits and emergency contact details at quotation stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport) handle international air freight?

International freight may be possible when an operating carrier and appointed handler accept the shipment and the required customs and security procedures are arranged. Acceptance is not automatic for every destination, commodity or date, so our team confirms the complete routing before booking.

Is this airport suitable for urgent cargo to or from Asturias?

It can be suitable for selected urgent shipments when capacity and handling align with the required delivery date. We also compare road-air solutions through alternative gateways when the local flight schedule, aircraft capacity or cargo restrictions create delivery risk.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport)?

Possibly, subject to the airline's acceptance policy, applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, packing instruction, labels, documentation and handler capability. Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group and battery details before quotation.

How should we arrange temperature-controlled cargo?

Share the commodity, temperature range, packaging, piece dimensions, required handover window and destination in advance. Our team seeks written confirmation of handling and storage conditions; a general cargo booking should not be treated as a validated cold-chain movement.

What commonly causes delay at this regional airport?

Typical risks include limited flight capacity, seasonal schedule changes, late delivery to the handler, incomplete customs documents, security inspection, special-cargo rejection and missed connections. Early pre-advice and a confirmed contingency routing reduce these risks.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, code, coordinates, address, telephone number and supplied time-zone information are based on the airport master data provided for this page. Airport status, passenger-network information and operational conditions are subject to change and should be verified before shipment execution.

For authoritative airport and aviation reference checks, our team uses the following sources where applicable:

aena.es — official Spanish airport operator information and airport operational references.
enaire.es — Spanish air navigation and aeronautical information references.
iata.org — airline and air-cargo industry standards and reference information.
agenciatributaria.gob.es — Spanish tax and customs administration information.

Schedules, cargo acceptance, handling facilities, customs procedures, cut-off times and available capacity must be confirmed for the actual shipment date. Our service team does not infer a cargo service, route or transit commitment from a passenger schedule or airport code alone.