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
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 3 kt
←R 1 kt
Wind
120° · 3 kt
Temperature
16°C
Dew point
11°C
Visibility
10km+ (NSC)
QNH
1014 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
Temporary (TEMPO)
MVFR
[5000 SHRA SCT030TCU BKN050]
→ 5km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft TCU · Broken (BKN) 5000ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
METAR: 24 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | ←R 1 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 27 | →L 1 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
00:00Z → 10:00Z
VFR
[VRB04KT 9999 SCT050]
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft
08:00Z → 10:00Z
MVFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 5005 SHRA FEW030 BKN040]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
5.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Few (FEW) 3000ft CB · Broken (BKN) 4000ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
10:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 27014KT 9999 SCT050]
Becoming (BECMG)
270° 14 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft
11:00Z → 14:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 4007 TSRA SCT025 BKN040]
Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Thunderstorm Rain (TSRA) · Scattered (SCT) 2500ft CB · Broken (BKN) 4000ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
TS
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
METAR LBSF 270130Z AUTO 12003KT 060V160 9999 NSC 16/11 Q1014 RETS TEMPO 5000 SHRA SCT030TCU BKN050 TAF LBSF 262300Z 2700/2724 VRB04KT 9999 SCT050 PROB40 TEMPO 2708/2710 5000 SHRA FEW030CB BKN040 BECMG 2710/2712 27014KT TEMPO 2711/2714 4000 TSRA SCT025CB BKN040
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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.