Nice-Côte d'Azur airport freight, France
Nice-Côte d'Azur airport freight, France stood at 580.4 tonnes in Mar 2026, according to DGAC – Direction générale de l'Aviation civile (data.gouv.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly air traffic table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2002 to Mar 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly air traffic table
| Indicator | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | 08-2025 | 07-2025 | 06-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight and mail by airport | |||||||||||
| Nice-Côte d'Azur | 580.4 | 991.1 | 900.7 | 1,194 | 1,238.6 | 1,413.3 | 1,349.8 | 1,300.7 | 1,356 | 1,283.8 | |
| Bordeaux-Mérignac | 977.3 | 853.4 | 1,072.3 | 982.5 | 988.7 | 1,067.2 | 920.5 | 738.5 | 985.4 | 910.4 |
Understanding nice-Côte d'Azur airport freight, France
Cargo mass quantified at this Mediterranean coastal aviation facility records the total weight of freight and mail processed through commercial air transport operations. The series measures physical tonnage loaded onto or unloaded from aircraft, separating tangible goods logistics from passenger headcounts monitored in parallel regional series. Included within the scope are dedicated cargo services and freight carried in the holds of scheduled passenger flights, while company mail, aircraft stores, and transit cargo are excluded. Compared with specialized cargo airports or northern continental distribution hubs, this facility reflects the commercial trade dynamics of a major southern metropolitan catchment area.
Interpreting these monthly figures requires accounting for strong regional tourism seasonality that alters the availability of passenger aircraft belly-hold cargo space throughout the year. Initial monthly figures are subject to routine administrative revisions as logistics operators finalize customs declarations. Analysts should utilize year-on-year comparisons to evaluate trends honestly, as sequential month-on-month changes are heavily influenced by holiday periods and regional business cycles. A common analytical mistake is assuming cargo volumes mirror passenger trends, whereas air freight demand often follows independent industrial manufacturing schedules.
Frequently asked questions
- Does passenger aircraft belly space contribute significantly to this total?
- Yes, scheduled passenger flights frequently carry commercial cargo in their lower holds alongside passenger baggage.
- Are airline operational stores included in the freight weight?
- Airline catering and technical equipment are classified separately and excluded from commercial freight totals.
- How do early estimates differ from final published figures?
- Initial reports are periodically adjusted as complete transport manifests and customs declarations are reconciled.