Runways
1 RWY, 3600m/11811ft 1 Runway, longest: 3600m/11811ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
09/27
Asphalt
Length
3600m
11811ft
11811ft
09/27
Asphalt
Length
3600m/11811ft
3600m/11811ft
Strength
70/F/B/X/T
PCN
Fuel Availability
No fuel information available.
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↓ 5 kt
←R 4 kt
Wind
130° · 7 kt
Temperature
19°C
Dew point
8°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1017 hPa
Ceiling
8300 BKN
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 22 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | ←R 4 kt | 5 kt ↑ |
| 27 | →L 4 kt | 5 kt ↓ |
12:00Z → Tomorrow 02:00Z
VFR
[09008KT 9999 SCT050 BKN070]
90° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft · Broken (BKN) 7000ft
Tomorrow 02:00Z → Tomorrow 08:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB03KT 9999 SCT050 BKN070]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft · Broken (BKN) 7000ft
Tomorrow 08:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 03012KT 9999 SCT050 BKN070]
Becoming (BECMG)
30° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft · Broken (BKN) 7000ft
METAR LBSF 161400Z 13007KT 100V160 9999 SCT066 BKN083 19/08 Q1017 NOSIG TAF LBSF 161100Z 1612/1712 09008KT 9999 SCT050 BKN070 BECMG 1702/1703 VRB03KT BECMG 1708/1709 03012KT
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Sofia Airport (LBSF) is a large international airport open H24, suitable for non-commercial general aviation. Mandatory handling and airport slots are required; both are easily arranged by email, with slots coordinated via slot.coordination@sofia-airport.bg and handling requests typically sent to ramp-control@sof-connect.com. Bulgarian CAA permission is also required before arrival; see AIP for instructions. The AOPA membership card provides a significant discount on handling fees, reducing them to about €20; without it, handling can be four times higher. Example: total charges for landing, two nights parking, basic handling, and ramp transport about €220. Parking is on hard stands and the runway is well maintained.
Avgas 100LL and Jet A1 are available at the airport, but fuel prices are high compared to regional alternatives. Ground staff and handlers are generally professional and helpful, though occasional delays at security have occurred. The airport is busy with scheduled airline traffic; VFR arrivals may experience holding due to traffic volume. The airfield is surrounded by significant high ground.
Ground transport options include a metro connection to the city center. Example: metro fare about 2 Lev. Taxis to the city center are also available.
Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM. Sofia offers efficient service and good facilities for GA, though costs are higher than smaller regional airports.