Stara Zagora Airport

LBSZ

Stara Zagora, BG

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:30Z

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Currently using: LBPD
Weather Source: Plovdiv International Airport (LBPD)
Distance: 40nm / 75km from LBSZ

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
03:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0 kt
0°
10+ km
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LBPD 050330Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 FEW075/// OVC130/// 05/03 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 558 ft
FEW 7,500 ft AGL
OVC 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,058 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,558 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LBPD 042300Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT 9999 BKN080 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 5000 BR BKN010 BECMG 0509/0510 28012KT TEMPO 0510/0512 5000 RA BKN015 OVC040 TEMPO 0512/0516 5000 SHRA SCT015 FEW025CB OVC040 BECMG 0519/0520 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 280° 12 kt
10:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Rain
12:00Z TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
BSZ
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 8,200 ft 148 ft ASP 170°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Stara Zagora Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LBSZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 558 ft MSL

Location

City: Stara Zagora
Country: BG
Latitude: 42.376667°
Longitude: 25.655000°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,200 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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75km
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42nm
78km
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47nm
86km
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About Stara Zagora Airport

Stara Zagora Airport (LBSZ) is located in Stara Zagora, BG at an elevation of 558 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 8,200 feet.

Airport Overview

Stara Zagora Airport serves Stara Zagora in BG. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (17/35) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 8,200 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LBSZ, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.