
International hub · Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv-Krumovo
- Elevation
- 597 ft
- Coordinates
- 42°04′N 24°51′E
- Local time
- Europe/Sofia
Photo: Paullymac · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
LBPD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Plovdiv-Krumovo (LBPD/PDV) has one runway, 12/30, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LBPD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Sofia
Country
Bulgaria
BG
Municipality
Plovdiv
Elevation
597 ft
Position
42.0678, 24.8508
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LBPD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LBPD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Plovdiv-Krumovo (LBPD / PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LBPD is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LBPD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Bulgaria
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Bulgaria. Applicable permit lead times for Bulgaria are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Bulgaria are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at LBPD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LBPD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LBPD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LBPD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LBPD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LBPD: 42° 4′ 4″ N 24° 51′ 3″ E; elevation 597 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Plovdiv
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Plovdiv. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LBPD.
- 06
Cargo Operations at LBPD
Support for freighter operations into LBPD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LBPD sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- LBBGBurgas/BourgasBurgas, Bulgaria122 NM075°→
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Operating into LBPD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Plovdiv-Krumovo — one desk for the whole trip.