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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↓ 15 kt
←R 3 kt
Wind
280° · 15 kt
Temperature
28°C
Dew point
14°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1015 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Potential hazards:
Rapidly varying wind direction reported.
250V310
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 27 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | ←R 3 kt | 15 kt ↑ |
| 09 | →L 3 kt | 15 kt ↓ |
12:00Z → 15:00Z
VFR
[29010KT 9999 SCT050]
290° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft
12:00Z → 14:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 4007 SHRA SCT025 BKN040]
Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Scattered (SCT) 2500ft CB · Broken (BKN) 4000ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
15:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB03KT 9999 SCT050]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft
Tomorrow 00:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 28010KT 9999 SCT050]
Becoming (BECMG)
280° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 5000ft
METAR LBSF 271430Z 28015KT 250V310 9999 FEW055 28/14 Q1015 NOSIG TAF COR LBSF 271122Z 2712/2812 29010KT 9999 SCT050 TEMPO 2712/2714 4000 SHRA SCT025CB BKN040 BECMG 2715/2717 VRB03KT BECMG 2800/2802 28010KT
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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.