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Sofia (LBSF/SOF) — Sofia, Bulgaria
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 118.100
- Runways
- 09/27
- Elevation
- 1,742 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: LBSR
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Distance from City: 10.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
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.
Frequencies
- 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
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Sofia operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and control tower H24. Administrative hours Mon-Fri 0630-1500 UTC. No scheduled flights 2300-0600 local time.
Contacts
- 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
Slots / PPR
- 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.
Customs
- 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.
Fees
- 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%).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-08
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit may be required depending on flight type.
Restrictions
- 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.
Alternates
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.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A1263/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 09/27 CLSD DUE TO RUBBER REMOVAL IN PROGRESS.
2026-11-02 00:00 UTC
2026-11-07 02:55 UTC
A1181/26
warning
ATC restriction
D-ATIS U/S.
2026-10-09 08:00 UTC
2026-11-16 08:00 UTC
A1210/26
caution
Runway restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 08/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026:
CHANGE OF DIMENSIONS OF STRIPS FOR VASIL LEVSKI-SOFIA AERODROME.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LBSF?
- The tower frequency at Sofia is 118.100 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LBSF?
- Sofia offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LBSF 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
- Does LBSF require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Sofia.
- Where is LBSF located?
- Sofia (LBSF) is located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- What is the IATA code for LBSF?
- The IATA code for Sofia is SOF.
- Does LBSF have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Sofia has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
- Is LBSF a port of entry?
- Yes, Sofia is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.