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Sofia Airport

LBSF / SOF

Sofia, BG

Last Updated

Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

08:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

9°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 6°C

0kt

0°

9 km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,019

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LBSF 030800Z 00000KT 9000 NSC 09/06 Q1019 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,019 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

961 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,742 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,571 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 1,269 ft

ISA Deviation: -2.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF LBSF 030500Z 0306/0406 VRB04KT 9999 SCT045 TEMPO 0306/0307 3000 BR BECMG 0320/0322 28012KT TEMPO 0400/0406 5000 RA BKN030 OVC050

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

08:26Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 4kt

Visibility: 10+ km

20:00Z BECMG

+12h

VFR 280° 12kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
09/27	11,811 ft	147 ft	ASP	95°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 95° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sofia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LBSF

IATA Code: SOF

Type: large airport

Status: active

Elevation: 1,742 ft MSL

Location

City: Sofia

Country: BG

Latitude: 42.696357°

Longitude: 23.417671°

Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 09/27

Length: 11,811 ft

Width: 147 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Sofia Airport

Sofia Airport (LBSF/SOF) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Sofia, BG. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,742 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.