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

Plovdiv International Airport (LBPD/PDV) serves Plovdiv, Bulgaria. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 597 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 3/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Jul 22
5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 06:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-22
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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
  • GENDEC 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: No
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

LBIA

  • ICAO: LBIA
  • Name: Bezmer Air Base
  • Distance (NM): 70.6
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • 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

A0860/26 info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 06/26 WEF 03 SEP 2026: UPDATE OF THE REFERENCE TEMPERATURE AND THE MEAN LOW TEMPERATURE.
2026-09-03 00:00:00 2026-09-16 23:59:00
A0761/26 caution
Runway restriction
WIP IN RWY STRIP AREA BEYOND 75M SW FM RWY 12/30 RCL. PRESENCE OF MEN AND EQPT. MAX EQPT HGT 4M. CAUTION ADVISED.
2026-06-30 18:00:00 2026-07-30 18:00:00
V0382/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT RNP RWY 30 CHG LPV DA* MINIMA TO READ: CAT AB 1013/1200M 410 (500-1200M)​; CAT C 1023/1200M 420 (500-1200M); CAT D 1033/1300M 430 (500-1300M). CHG ASSOCIATED ALS INOP REMARK TO READ: * WHEN ALS INOP, INCREASE CAT ABC RVR/VIS TO …
2026-05-15 16:02:00 2026-08-05 21:01:00

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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Plovdiv International Airport (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.
How long is the runway at LBPD?
The main runway at Plovdiv International Airport (12/30) measures 8202 X 148.
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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