Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0630-1500 LT
Customs & Immigration:
Open 24/7
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
Jet A1
Jet A1: Truck · H24
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
No recent fuel prices – report here. Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.
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→L 2 kt
Wind
0° · 2 kt
Temperature
4°C
Dew point
2°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1022 hPa
Ceiling
1900 BKN
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 1200ft
BKN 1900ft
OVC 3400ft
METAR: 23 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | →L 2 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 27 | ←R 2 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
12:00Z → 17:00Z
MVFR
[35012KT 9999 RA SCT010 BKN020 OVC035]
350° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Rain (RA) · Scattered (SCT) 1000ft · Broken (BKN) 2000ft · Overcast (OVC) 3500ft
12:00Z → 15:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 5005 RA SCT005 BKN010 OVC030]
Temporary (TEMPO)
5.0 km · Rain (RA) · Scattered (SCT) 500ft · Broken (BKN) 1000ft · Overcast (OVC) 3000ft
17:00Z → Tomorrow 07:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG VRB04KT 9999 NSW BKN020 BKN040]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Broken (BKN) 2000ft · Broken (BKN) 4000ft
Tomorrow 03:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
LIFR
[TEMPO 2993 BR BKN004]
Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Mist (BR) · Broken (BKN) 400ft
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
Tomorrow 07:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG 08010KT 9999 NSW BKN020 BKN040]
Becoming (BECMG)
80° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Broken (BKN) 2000ft · Broken (BKN) 4000ft
METAR LBSF 301500Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 -RA FEW012/// BKN019/// OVC034/// 04/02 Q1022 NOSIG TAF LBSF 301100Z 3012/0112 35012KT 9999 RA SCT010 BKN020 OVC035 TEMPO 3012/3015 5000 RA SCT005 BKN010 OVC030 BECMG 3017/3019 VRB04KT 9999 NSW BKN020 BKN040 TEMPO 0103/0106 3000 BR BKN004 BECMG 0107/0109 08010KT
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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.