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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↓ 12 kt
←R 4 kt
Wind
110° · 13 kt
Temperature
16°C
Dew point
8°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1014 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 3000ft
METAR: 19 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | ←R 4 kt | 12 kt ↑ |
| 27 | →L 4 kt | 12 kt ↓ |
Tomorrow 03:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
MVFR
[PROB40 TEMPO VRB04KT 5005 BR]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 5.0 km · Mist (BR)
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
08:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 10010KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
100° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
06:00Z → 08:00Z
VFR
[10010KT 9999 SCT015 BKN040]
100° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 1500ft · Broken (BKN) 4000ft
METAR LBSF 251100Z 11013KT 9999 SCT030 16/08 Q1014 NOSIG TAF LBSF 250500Z 2506/2606 10010KT 9999 SCT015 BKN040 BECMG 2508/2510 CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 2603/2606 VRB04KT 5000 BR
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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.