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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↓ 9 kt
←R 3 kt
Wind
110° · 10 kt
Temperature
14°C
Dew point
8°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1014 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 40 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | ←R 3 kt | 9 kt ↑ |
| 27 | →L 3 kt | 9 kt ↓ |
12:00Z → Tomorrow 01:00Z
VFR
[10010KT 9999 SCT040]
100° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
Tomorrow 01:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB04KT 9999 SCT040]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
Tomorrow 03:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 4007 BR]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Mist (BR)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
Tomorrow 09:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 29012KT 9999 SCT040]
Becoming (BECMG)
290° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
Tomorrow 11:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 4007 SHRA FEW030 BKN045]
Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Few (FEW) 3000ft TCU · Broken (BKN) 4500ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
METAR LBSF 251430Z 11010KT CAVOK 14/08 Q1014 NOSIG TAF LBSF 251100Z 2512/2612 10010KT 9999 SCT040 BECMG 2601/2603 VRB04KT PROB40 TEMPO 2603/2606 4000 BR BECMG 2609/2611 29012KT TEMPO 2611/2612 4000 SHRA FEW030TCU BKN045
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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.