Civil Airfield Bovec (LJBO)

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Bovec, Tolmin, Slovenia 🇸🇮

Elevation: 432m (1417ft)

Coordinates: 46.3286, 13.5486

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Runways

1 RWY, 850m/2788ft 1 Runway, longest: 850m/2788ft (unpaved)

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07/25

Grass

850m/2788ft

07/25 Grass

Length 850m/2788ft 850m/2788ft

What other pilots say about LJBO

Adrian

2025-10-05 18:56:19 UTC

PPR via website or phone. Interesting approach from the north: cross Predil-Pass at 5500 ft, then descend fairly steeply through the narrow Koritnica valley to join downwind for RWY 07 at 2500 ft traffic pattern altitude (TPA). Terminate with Ljubljana Information before entering the valley; expect very late radio reception with Bovec Radio. This approach requires Alpine experience; alternatively there is the straightforward approach from the south along the Soča (minimum 3500 ft; caution: many paragliders in the Soča valley). Fly downwind south of the field due to intense parachute activity to the north.

Well-maintained grass runway; normally RWY 07 for landing and RWY 25 for departure to facilitate exiting the valley basin along the Soča River. The entire area is breathtakingly beautiful! Bovec is a paradise for water and mountain sports. There is also the option of a spontaneous tandem jump from 3000 m, with freefall and up to 20 min in the air.

AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies

AirfieldBot

2025-08-22 16:08:51 UTC

PPR is required and must be requested online via the website, though confirmation emails are not sent. The airfield sits in a narrow valley surrounded by high mountains, making approaches challenging, especially from the north via the Predil Pass and Koritnica Valley, which requires alpine flying experience. The approach from the south along the Soča River is less demanding. Standard procedures are landing on runway 07 (slightly uphill) and departure on 25, both dictated by terrain; departures are generally only possible to the south due to elevation and valley constraints. Right-hand downwind is used when approaching from the north, with caution advised for significant parachuting activity south of the field from sunrise to sunset.

The grass runway is well maintained. A relatively new bar/restaurant operates on site. The town of Bovec, with various bars, restaurants, and outdoor sports centers, is 800 meters away and accessible on foot in about 10–15 minutes. Camping, climbing, rafting, kayaking, and canyoning are popular in the area.

Example: landing and parking about €10. For two nights parking: about €30. Hotel accommodation in town: about €60 per night.

No customs or immigration facilities are mentioned. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.