Sofia Airport (LBSF / SOF)
Empty legs and charters from Sofia
LBSF airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- LBSF
- IATA code
- SOF
- City
- Sofia
- Region
- Sofia Capital
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Elevation
- 1,742 ft (531 m)
- Time zone
- Europe/Sofia (UTC+2)
- Coordinates
- 42.6967° N, 23.4114° E
- Empty legs from
- 8
- Empty legs to
- 5
Private jet terminal & FBOs at Sofia
- Sofia Airport VIP Lounge (VIP-B), Terminal 1 west wingTerminal 1 (western wing), Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, bul. Christopher Columbus 1, 1540 Sofia
Weather & airport info LBSF
Current weather
Poor visibility, instrument conditions (IFR)observed 03 Nov, 08:30 UTC- Wind
- 2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions
- Visibility
- 4 km
- Weather
- Rain
- Clouds
- scattered clouds at 800 ft, broken clouds at 1,800 ft, overcast at 2,400 ft
- Temperature
- 6 °C (dew point 4 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,016 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR LBSF 030830Z VRB02KT 4000 RA SCT008 BKN018 OVC024 06/04 Q1016 TEMPO 3000 RA BKN002 OVC005
Airport
- Elevation
- 1,742 ft (531 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:02 / 17:17 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 123.7
- ATIS: 124.05
- Tower: 118.1
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map LBSF
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: RWY 9/27, TWY C*, TWY R (* partly closed)
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for LBSF(7)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway: closedA1263/26· until 07 Nov, 02:55 UTC
Runway 09/27 is closed due to rubber removal in progress.
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RWY 09/27 CLSD DUE TO RUBBER REMOVAL IN PROGRESS.
A1263/26 NOTAMN Q)LBSR/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4242N02324E005 A)LBSF B)2611020000 C)2611070255 D)02 0000-0055 0110-0255, 03 0005-0340 2240-2325 2340-0255, 04 2205-0050, 05 0110-0255 2330-0055, 06 0110-0155 2205-2250, 07 0005-0050 0110-0255 E)RWY 09/27 CLSD DUE TO RUBBER REMOVAL IN PROGRESS.
Hours: 02 0000-0055 0110-0255, 03 0005-0340 2240-2325 2340-0255, 04 2205-0050, 05 0110-0255 2330-0055, 06 0110-0155 2205-2250, 07 0005-0050 0110-0255
- Out of serviceILS: unserviceableA1327/26· until 06 Nov, 17:00 UTC
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) for runway 27 is operational for Category II approaches. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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ILS ISF RWY 27 OPR CAT II.
A1327/26 NOTAMN Q)LBSR/QICAS/I/NBO/A/000/999/4242N02324E005 A)LBSF B)2611030854 C)2611061700 E)ILS ISF RWY 27 OPR CAT II.
- ClosedTaxiway: closedA1315/26· until 02 Dec, 15:00 UTC
Taxiway C is closed between taxiway H and taxiway J due to work in progress.
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TWY C CLSD BTN TWY H AND TWY J DUE TO WIP.
A1315/26 NOTAMR A1314/26 Q)LBSR/QMXLC/IV/BO/A/000/999/4242N02324E005 A)LBSF B)2611020635 C)2612021500 E)TWY C CLSD BTN TWY H AND TWY J DUE TO WIP.
- Out of serviceATIS: unserviceableA1181/26· until 16 Nov, 08:00 UTC (estimated)
The D-ATIS (Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service), which broadcasts weather and airport information, is out of service.
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D-ATIS U/S.
A1181/26 NOTAMN Q)LBSR/QSAAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/4242N02324E005 A)LBSF B)2610090800 C)2611160800EST E)D-ATIS U/S.
- ClosedTaxiway: closedA1142/26· until 25 Dec, 07:00 UTC
Taxiway R is closed due to operational reasons.
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TWY R CLSD DUE TO OPR REASONS.
A1142/26 NOTAMR A0966/26 Q)LBSR/QMXLC/IV/BO/A/000/999/4242N02324E005 A)LBSF B)2609291046 C)2612250700 E)TWY R CLSD DUE TO OPR REASONS.
- NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeA1254/26· until 30 Nov, 15:30 UTC
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) activity will take place within a specified area.
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UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM/UAS/ ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE WI AREA: 424121N 0232244E-424121N 0232300E-424110N 0232313E-424112N 0232254E- 424121N 0232244E.
A1254/26 NOTAMR A1250/26 Q)LBSR/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/021/4241N02323E001 A)LBSF B)2610210904 C)2611301530 D)OCT 21 0904-1430, 22-24 0530-1430, OCT 25-NOV 30 0630-1530 E)UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM/UAS/ ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE WI AREA: 424121N 0232244E-424121N 0232300E-424110N 0232313E-424112N 0232254E- 424121N 0232244E. F)GND G)2020FT AMSL
Hours: OCT 21 0904-1430, 22-24 0530-1430, OCT 25-NOV 30 0630-1530
- NoticeAircraft standA1145/26· until 25 Dec, 07:00 UTC
Aircraft stand 14 is usable only with a marshaller.
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ACFT STAND 14 USABLE OBLIGATORY WITH A MARSHALLER.
A1145/26 NOTAMR A0783/26 Q)LBSR/QMPXX/IV/M/A/000/999/4241N02324E005 A)LBSF B)2609291102 C)2612250700 E)ACFT STAND 14 USABLE OBLIGATORY WITH A MARSHALLER.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Sofia Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 185
- Departures
- 137
- Different jets
- 99
Most frequent origins: Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (8), Vaclav Havel Airport (7), Geneva Cointrin International Airport (7), Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (7), Paris-Le Bourget Airport (6).
Most frequent destinations: Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (8), Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (8), Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (6), Vaclav Havel Airport (5), Paris-Le Bourget Airport (4).
Most common aircraft types: Embraer Phenom 300 (48), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (46), Bombardier Challenger 600/650 (27), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (24), Piaggio P.180 Avanti (21).
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Avcon JetVienna (Schwechat) (LOWW) · Light jet, Midsize jet, Super midsize jet
- Executive Jet Management EuropeFarnborough (EGLF) · Midsize jet, Super midsize jet, Heavy jet
- EGT JetLight jet, Super midsize jet
- Aviostart AirlinesTurboprop
- Heli Air ServicesMidsize jet
- Air Volta ADSuper midsize jet
- Avio BravoHeavy jet
- BH AirSuper midsize jet
- Cargo AirHeavy jet
Empty legs from LBSF
8 departures available
Wed, Nov 4TomorrowSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportLugano DistrictLSZA · Lugano AirportPilatus PC-248—On request4NovSofia → Lugano DistrictLBSF → LSZA · TomorrowPilatus PC-24 · 8 seatsOn request
Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportAmmanOJAM · Amman-Marka International AirportChallenger 65012—$27,5005NovSofia → AmmanLBSF → OJAM · in 2 daysChallenger 650 · 12 seats$27,500
Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportQism AswanHESN · Aswan International AirportPhenom 3009—On request7NovSofia → Qism AswanLBSF → HESN · in 4 daysPhenom 300 · 9 seatsOn request- Sat, Nov 708:25SofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportBudapestLHBP · Budapest Liszt Ferenc International AirportCessna CitationJet5—$4,9507NovSofia → BudapestLBSF → LHBP · 08:25Cessna CitationJet · 5 seats$4,950
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportBudapestLHBP · Budapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportBombardier Global 6000121h 15m€8,6027NovSofia → BudapestLBSF → LHBP · in 4 daysBombardier Global 6000 · 12 seats · 1h 15m€8,602
- Sun, Nov 807:50SofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportAntalyaLTAI · Antalya International AirportEmbraer Phenom 3009—On request8NovSofia → AntalyaLBSF → LTAI · 07:50Embraer Phenom 300 · 9 seatsOn request
- Fri, Nov 1318:40SofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportBudapestLHBP · Budapest Liszt Ferenc International AirportCessna Citation XLS+8—$14,85013NovSofia → BudapestLBSF → LHBP · 18:40Cessna Citation XLS+ · 8 seats$14,850
Tue, Nov 24in 21 daysSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportNiceLFMN · Nice-Cote d'Azur AirportPhenom 3009—€8,09524NovSofia → NiceLBSF → LFMN · in 21 daysPhenom 300 · 9 seats€8,095
LBSF · Sofia Airport
LSZA · Lugano Airport
OJAM · Amman-Marka International Airport
HESN · Aswan International Airport
LHBP · Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
LTAI · Antalya International Airport
LFMN · Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to LBSF
5 arrivals available
- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowProvince Of BrindisiLIBR · Brindisi / Casale AirportSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportPhenom 3009—€3,6804NovProvince Of Brindisi → SofiaLIBR → LBSF · TomorrowPhenom 300 · 9 seats€3,680
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysAmmanOJAM · Amman-Marka International AirportSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportChallenger 65012—$26,5105NovAmman → SofiaOJAM → LBSF · in 2 daysChallenger 650 · 12 seats$26,510
- Wed, Nov 11in 8 daysLugano DistrictLSZA · Lugano AirportSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportPilatus PC-248—On request11NovLugano District → SofiaLSZA → LBSF · in 8 daysPilatus PC-24 · 8 seatsOn request
Wed, Nov 11in 8 daysParisLFPB · Paris-Le Bourget AirportSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportGlobal 650010—On request11NovParis → SofiaLFPB → LBSF · in 8 daysGlobal 6500 · 10 seatsOn request- Sun, Nov 2915:00PlovdivLBPD · Plovdiv International AirportSofiaLBSF · Sofia AirportEmbraer Phenom 3009—On request29NovPlovdiv → SofiaLBPD → LBSF · 15:00Embraer Phenom 300 · 9 seatsOn request
LIBR · Brindisi / Casale Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Sofia Airport
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About the airport
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LBSF airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Sofia airport (LBSF) today?
There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Sofia (LBSF). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed; Taxiway: closed; ILS: unserviceable; ATIS: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Sofia airport (LBSF)?
According to the latest weather report for LBSF (METAR, 03 Nov, 08:30 UTC): Poor visibility, instrument conditions (IFR). Wind 2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions, visibility 4 km, temperature 6 °C (dew point 4 °C). Rain. For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Sofia airport (LBSF)?
Sofia (LBSF) has one runway: runway 09/27 with 3,600 m (11,811 ft), asphalt.
What are the radio frequencies at Sofia airport (LBSF)?
Frequencies at LBSF: Tower 118.1 MHz and ATIS 124.05 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Sofia Airport?
The ICAO code is LBSF and the IATA code is SOF. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of LBSF airport?
Sofia Airport sits at 1,742 ft (531 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/Sofia.
Where do private jets land at Sofia?
Private jet passengers at LBSF are handled through Sofia Airport VIP Lounge (VIP-B), Terminal 1 west wing (Terminal 1 (western wing), Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, bul. Christopher Columbus 1, 1540 Sofia). The operator confirms the exact meeting point with your flight confirmation.
Can I fly to LBSF by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Sofia Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to LBSF?
There are currently 8 empty legs departing from and 5 arriving at Sofia Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.