What is the tower frequency at LBWN?

The tower frequency at Varna is 119.5 MHz.

Does LBWN require landing permits?

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

Where is LBWN located?

Varna (LBWN) is located in Varna, Bulgaria.

What is the IATA code for LBWN?

The IATA code for Varna is VAR.

How long is the runway at LBWN?

The main runway at Varna (09/27) measures 8258 X 148.

Is LBWN a port of entry?

Yes, Varna is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Varna (LBWN/VAR) — Varna, Bulgaria

Varna (LBWN/VAR) serves Varna, Bulgaria. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 230 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Jul 21

40 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 39 on the ground · busiest hour 07:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-21

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: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LBWN
Name: Varna
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 43.232101
Longitude: 27.8251
Elevation: 230 ft
Country: Bulgaria
Municipality: Varna
IATA Code: VAR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Sofia
Distance from City: 7.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 8258 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 121.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 118.075 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday 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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Fees

Landing Fee: BGN 9.01 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: BGN 14.11 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: BGN
Remarks: Standard Bulgarian airport tariff at Varna. Seasonal discounts available.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Fuel truck service at Varna. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full border controls at Varna. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Varna. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

Alternates

LBBG

ICAO: LBBG
Name: Burgas
Distance (NM): 42.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Bulgaria is EU member. Advance Passenger Information (API) required for all international flights.

LRCK

ICAO: LRCK
Name: Mihail Kogalniceanu-Constanta
Distance (NM): 73.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Constanta. 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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Active NOTAMs

A0773/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

INDICATED VISIBILITY VALUES MAY BE LOWER THAN ACTUAL DUE TO HEAVY INSECT ACTIVITY REPORTED IN THE AERODROME AREA.

2026-07-02 09:08:00 2026-07-31 09:00:00

A0849/26 info

FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL TAKE PLACE WI 190M RADIUS CENTERED ON 431204N 0275506E. SAFETY BUFFER OF 50M INCLUDED WI THE HORIZONTAL LIMITS OF THE AREA.

2026-08-26 19:00:00 2026-08-26 20:00:00

A0852/26 info

FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL TAKE PLACE WI 200M RADIUS CENTERED ON 431217N 0275602E. SAFETY BUFFERS INCLUDED AS FLW: - HORIZONTAL - 50M - VERTICAL - 25M.

2026-08-15 19:30:00 2026-08-15 20:40:00

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Nearby Airports

LBWB Balchik Airfield 19 NM LBSB Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) Airstrip 32 NM LBBG Burgas 42 NM LBGD Gradishte Airstrip 43 NM LBKJ Kainardzha Airport 47 NM LBSE Staro Selishte 53 NM LRTZ Tuzla Aerodrome 57 NM LBPR Primorsko Airport 59 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LBWN?: The tower frequency at Varna is 119.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at LBWN?: Varna offers Jet A-1.
Does LBWN require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Varna (Bulgaria).
Where is LBWN located?: Varna (LBWN) is located in Varna, Bulgaria.
What is the IATA code for LBWN?: The IATA code for Varna is VAR.
How long is the runway at LBWN?: The main runway at Varna (09/27) measures 8258 X 148.
Is LBWN a port of entry?: Yes, Varna is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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