Sofia Airport (LBSF)

Sofia, Bulgaria · Europe

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

LBSF

IATA

SOF

City

Sofia

Country

Bulgaria

Region

Europe

Elevation

1,742 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

42.6952, 23.4062

Overview

Bulgarian capital airport with affordable training options and varied continental weather patterns.

Current Weather at LBSF

Pilots flying into or out of Sofia Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sofia Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for LBSF. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LBSF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Sofia. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sofia Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Sofia Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LBSF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Flight Schools Nearby

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Private Pilot Guide

Everything you need to earn your PPL, from requirements to checkride prep.

METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Sofia.

Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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