International hub · Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia International

LBSFSOF
Elevation
1,742 ft
Coordinates
42°42′N 23°25′E
Local time
Europe/Sofia

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Field information

LBSF runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Sofia International (LBSF/SOF) has one runway, 09/27, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LBSF, 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

    Sofia

  • Elevation

    1,742 ft

  • Position

    42.6964, 23.4177

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · LBSF

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
09/2711,811 ft (3,600 m)147 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LBSF.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sofia International (LBSF / SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LBSF 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 LBSF

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LBSF

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LBSF covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LBSF

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LBSF is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LBSF

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LBSF: 42° 41′ 47″ N 23° 25′ 4″ E; elevation 1742 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sofia

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sofia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LBSF.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LBSF

    Support for freighter operations into LBSF covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where LBSF sits in the network

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