Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0630-1500 LT
Customs & Immigration:
H24
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
AVGAS
Jet A1
AVGAS, Jet A1: Truck · 0000-0000+1 LT
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 5 kt
→L 2 kt
Wind
70° · 5 kt
Temperature
17°C
Dew point
8°C
Visibility
10km+ (NCD)
QNH
1015 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 20 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | →L 2 kt | 5 kt ↑ |
| 27 | ←R 2 kt | 5 kt ↓ |
18:00Z → 20:00Z
VFR
[28014KT 9999 SCT060]
280° 14 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 6000ft
20:00Z → Tomorrow 07:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB04KT 9999 SCT060]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 6000ft
Tomorrow 07:00Z → Tomorrow 18:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 33010KT 9999 SCT060]
Becoming (BECMG)
330° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 6000ft
Tomorrow 11:00Z → Tomorrow 18:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO VRB16G26KT 4007 TSRA SCT030 BKN050]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Variable (VRB) 16 kt G26 · 4.0 km · Thunderstorm Rain (TSRA) · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft CB · Broken (BKN) 5000ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
TS
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
METAR LBSF 312100Z AUTO 07005KT 9999 NCD 17/08 Q1015 NOSIG TAF LBSF 311700Z 3118/0118 28014KT 9999 SCT060 BECMG 3120/3122 VRB04KT BECMG 0107/0109 33010KT TEMPO 0111/0118 VRB16G26KT 4000 TSRA SCT030CB BKN050
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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.