Plovdiv International Airport

LBPD / PDV

Plovdiv, BG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
17:30Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LBPD 041730Z AUTO 26006KT 230V310 9999 BKN250/// 11/05 Q1025 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 597 ft
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,597 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (597 ft)
Pressure Alt
245 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -92 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LBPD 041100Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 0422/0506 3000 BR BKN015 TEMPO 0509/0512 4000 SHRA FEW030CB BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
22:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BPD
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
8,202 ft 148 ft CON 127°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LBPD

7,728 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.4%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
6%

Plovdiv International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.8% 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, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 11.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
2.1%
E
18.4%
SE
12.7%
S
4.2%
SW
4.9%
W
31.4%
NW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°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 March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,728 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.