Plovdiv International Airport

LBPD / PDV

Plovdiv, BG

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
LIFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
13 kt
90°
1.3 km
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
997 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LBPD 170600Z AUTO 09013KT 1300 1100E R12/2000U BR OVC002/// 05/05 Q0997 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 597 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
797 ft AMSL
QNH
997 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (597 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,085 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 28 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LBPD 170500Z 1706/1806 10010KT 1700 BR SCT003 OVC010 PROB40 1706/1708 0800 BCFG BKN002 BECMG 1710/1712 29010KT 4000 RA BKN015 OVC030 BECMG 1718/1720 28024G38KT TEMPO 1720/1723 2000 SNRA SCT007 OVC015 BECMG 1723/1801 1200 SN BLSN SCT004 OVC012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:24Z BASE
+0h
IFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 1.7 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist
10:00Z BECMG
+4h
IFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Rain
18:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 280° 24 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPD
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,202 ft 148 ft CON 127°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LBPD

7,040 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
16.4%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
6%

Plovdiv International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 12.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
1.8%
E
18.4%
SE
12.9%
S
4.3%
SW
5.1%
W
30.9%
NW
12.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.3°C
Range: -8°C to 33°C
-8°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,040 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Plovdiv International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LBPD
IATA Code: PDV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 597 ft MSL

Location

City: Plovdiv
Country: BG
Latitude: 42.067799°
Longitude: 24.850800°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Plovdiv International Airport

Overview

Plovdiv International Airport serves the central region of Bulgaria, located near the city of Plovdiv at an elevation of 597 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway 12/30 measuring 8,202 feet in length, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Plovdiv metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, with predominantly westerly winds averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 33°C, creating relatively stable flying conditions, with September, October, and January representing the most consistently favorable months for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway experiences 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind of just 2.5 knots. Geographic positioning at coordinates 42.067799, 24.850800 places the airport in a region with generally stable atmospheric conditions and minimal terrain-related complications for approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect exceptional wind conditions for runway 12/30, with prevailing westerly winds and low crosswind potential. Calm wind conditions occur 11.5% of the time, and visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, providing reliable visual references for most approach scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.