What is the tower frequency at LBSF?

The tower frequency at Sofia is 118.1 MHz.

Does LBSF require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Sofia (Bulgaria).

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Sofia

Sofia (LBSF/SOF) serves Sofia, Bulgaria. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 1742 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

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: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Sofia
Distance from City: 7.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 11811 X 147
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 124.050 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://sofia-airport.bg
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: BGN 15.60 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: BGN 7.39 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: BGN
Remarks: Bulgarian CAA charges at Sofia. Fees in BGN. SOF Group managed.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Sofia. Contact handling agent to arrange.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: EU member but not in Schengen zone. Full border control for all international arrivals at Sofia. Passport required for all nationalities.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew at Sofia. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.

Alternates

LWSK

ICAO: LWSK
Name: Alexander the Great
Distance (NM): 90.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Skopje. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.

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.

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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Nearby Airports

LBLS Lesnovo Airport 11 NM LBBB Belchinski Bani Airstrip 19 NM LBSA Slivnitsa 20 NM LBBR Breznik 23 NM LBHT Ihtiman Airfield 23 NM LBSW Sofia West Airfield 24 NM LBDB Dolna Banya Airport 30 NM LBVR Vratsa Airport 34 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LBSF?: The tower frequency at Sofia is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LBSF?: Sofia offers Jet A-1.
Does LBSF require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sofia (Bulgaria).

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