Sofia (LBSF/SOF) — Sofia, Bulgaria

• ICAO: LBSF
• Name: Sofia
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 42.696693
• Longitude: 23.411436
• Elevation: 1742 ft
• Country: Bulgaria
• Municipality: Sofia
• IATA Code: SOF
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: LBSR
• Timezone: Europe/Sofia
• Distance from City: 10.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 09/27

• Designation: 09/27
• Dimensions: 11811 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: 045/F/B/X/T
• Lighting: HIRL
• NAVAIDs: ILS RWY 09
• Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME
• Remarks: TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA all 9186 ft. Slope -0.1%. Temporary closure NOTAM A0127/26 for 23-24 Feb 2026.

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• Tower: 118.100 MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: 123.700 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: Approach 123.700 MHz; Tower 118.100 MHz (H24); ATIS 126.680 MHz MHz
• ATIS: 124.050 MHz

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +359 2 965 4473
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: +359 2 937 2211
• Website: https://www.sofia-airport.bg
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: Yes
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: [email protected]; [email protected]
• Remarks: Slots mandatory for scheduled and heavy non-scheduled operations. PPR required for all non-scheduled, GA, and training flights. No slots required for GA VFR under 5700 kg. SMA Level 2 coordinated airport.

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: Airport of entry. Customs available. Landing permit may be required depending on flight type.

• Landing Fee: 1.50 BGN per metric ton MTOW
• Parking Fee: 0.30 BGN per metric ton per 24 hours; first 2 hours free for passenger aircraft
• Handling Mandatory: No
• Currency: BGN
• Remarks: Fees effective 1 January 2025. All rates exclude VAT (20%).

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Landing permit may be required depending on flight type.

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• Curfew Start: 21:00
• Curfew End: 05:00
• Noise Chapter Min: 3
• Remarks: No scheduled flights 2300-0600 local. Mode S transponder required. Max wingspan 52 m.

LWSK

• ICAO: LWSK
• Name: Alexander the Great
• Distance (NM): 90.9
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Full border controls. Passport required for all arrivals. Gen dec required 24h prior via M-NAV. North Macedonia is not EU/Schengen; visa requirements per national immigration law.

LRCV

• ICAO: LRCV
• Name: Craiova
• Distance (NM): 99.5
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Craiova. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.

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

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