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Plovdiv International Airport (LBPD/PDV) — Plovdiv, Bulgaria

At a glance

Operating hours: 02:00–18:00 UTC (on request)
Customs: 04:00–20:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 133.600
Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 597 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 3/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-08

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LBPD
Name: Plovdiv International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 42.067799
Longitude: 24.8508
Elevation: 597 ft
Country: Bulgaria
Municipality: Plovdiv
IATA Code: PDV
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: LBSR
Timezone: Europe/Sofia
Distance from City: 12.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 8202 X 148
Surface: Concrete
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I Rwy 30
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNP
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 133.600 MHz
Ground: 118.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: Tower 133.6 MHz (H24); Ground 118.7 MHz; ATIS 127.205 MHz MHz
ATIS: 127.205 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 02:00 – 18:00

Tuesday 02:00 – 18:00

Wednesday 02:00 – 18:00

Thursday 02:00 – 18:00

Friday 02:00 – 18:00

Saturday 02:00 – 18:00

Sunday 02:00 – 18:00

Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Local hours 05:00-21:00 (UTC+3 summer / UTC+2 winter), i.e. 0200-1800Z summer or 0300-1900Z winter. Control tower H24. Airport operations outside published hours on request.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +359-32-601113
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +359-32-601127
Website: www.plovdivairport.com
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Yes
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: [email protected]
Remarks: Slots required for scheduled commercial and cargo flights; coordinate via SLOTIME or airport ops. PPR mandatory for all flights. GA slots not required but PPR is.

Customs

Open: 04:00
Close: 20:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Local hours 07:00-23:00 EEST (UTC+3). Available on request outside published hours with prior notice.

Fees

Landing Fee: 0.015 EUR per kg MTOW (min 100 EUR, max 5000 EUR)
Parking Fee: 0.003 EUR per kg per hour; first 4 hours free; 50% discount hours 13-24; after 24 hours charged as new landing
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Rates valid 01-JAN-2024 to 31-DEC-2024. All rates exclude VAT (20%).

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-08
Remarks: Available during airport operating hours; on request outside published hours.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Bulgaria is in Schengen Area. Landing permit required for non-scheduled flights — apply via Bulgarian CAA at least 72 hours prior.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 19:00
Curfew End: 02:00
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: Curfew 22:00-05:00 local (19:00-02:00 UTC summer / 20:00-03:00 UTC winter). Maximum wingspan 36 m. Joint civil/military airport.

Alternates

LBPG

ICAO: LBPG
Name: Graf Ignatievo Air Base
Distance (NM): 14.7
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

LBIA

ICAO: LBIA
Name: Bezmer Air Base
Distance (NM): 70.6
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

LBSF

ICAO: LBSF
Name: Sofia
Distance (NM): 74.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Landing permit may be required depending on flight type.

Airport Services

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Bulgaria Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure

Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights by ICAO member state aircraft generally do not require specific permits beyond a flight plan.

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Active NOTAMs

A1211/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 08/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026: 1. UPDATE OF PAPI INFORMATION FOR PLOVDIV AERODROME. 2. INTRODUCTION OF INFORMATION FOR VSS AT PLOVDIV AERODROME.

2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC

A1001/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

RWY 12 FOR TYPE OF VASIS/PAPI READ PAPI 3 DEG MEHT 47 FT INSTEAD OF PAPI 3 DEG MEHT 52 FT. RWY 30 FOR TYPE OF VASIS/PAPI READ PAPI 3.1 DEG MEHT 48 FT INSTEAD OF PAPI 3 DEG MEHT 52 FT. REF AIP LBPD 2.14.

2026-09-03 14:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-09-03 13:58 UTC

A1186/26

caution

Runway restriction

WIP IN RWY STRIP AREA BEYOND 75M SW FM RWY 12/30 RCL. PRESENCE OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND EQPT. MAX EQPT HGT 4M. CAUTION ADVISED.

2026-10-10 14:40 UTC 2026-12-10 13:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LBZM Air Belozem Airstrip 13 NM LBMA Maritsa Airfield 13 NM LBPG Graf Ignatievo Air Base 15 NM LBTS Tsalapitsa Airfield 16 NM LBGI Gorski Izvor Airstrip 25 NM LBST Stryama Airfield 28 NM LBMV Malevo Airfield 36 NM LBSZ Stara Zagora Airport 40 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of LBPD?: Plovdiv International Airport operates from 02:00 to 18:00 (on request).
What is the tower frequency at LBPD?: The tower frequency at Plovdiv International Airport is 133.600 MHz.
What fuel is available at LBPD?: Plovdiv International Airport offers JET A-1.
Does LBPD require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights by ICAO member state aircraft generally do not require specific permits beyond a flight plan. Permit details for Bulgaria
Is customs available at LBPD?: Yes, customs at Plovdiv International Airport is available from 04:00 to 20:00.
Does LBPD require slots or PPR?: Slots are required and PPR is required at Plovdiv International Airport.
Where is LBPD located?: Plovdiv International Airport (LBPD) is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
What is the IATA code for LBPD?: The IATA code for Plovdiv International Airport is PDV.
Does LBPD have an ILS approach?: Yes, Plovdiv International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is LBPD a port of entry?: Yes, Plovdiv International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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