Plovdiv International Airport

LBPD / PDV

Plovdiv, BG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
6 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LBPD 042030Z AUTO 30006KT 9999 NCD 05/04 Q1026

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LBPD 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT 9999 SCT080 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 3000 BR BKN010 BECMG 0508/0509 28012KT TEMPO 0509/0512 5000 RA BKN015 OVC030 TEMPO 0512/0516 3000 SHRA SCT015 FEW030CB OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist
08:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 280° 12 kt
09:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Rain

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: 30
8,202 ft 148 ft CON 127°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° 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.