Varna Airport

LBWN / VAR

Varna, BG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
2 kt
80°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LBWN 041930Z AUTO 08002KT 7000 NCD 05/04 Q1026 TEMPO 4000 BR
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (230 ft)
Pressure Alt
-153 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,298 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LBWN 041700Z 0418/0518 09008KT 8000 NSC BECMG 0418/0420 VRB04KT BECMG 0421/0423 3000 BR BKN005 PROB40 TEMPO 0500/0506 0500 FG VV002 BECMG 0507/0509 9999 NSW SCT040 BECMG 0510/0512 31010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: 8 km
21:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
00:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
07:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BWN
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
8,258 ft 148 ft CON 97°
2.0 kt 0.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LBWN

7,728 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65%
MVFR
24.8%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
2.5%

Varna Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.7%
NE
10.3%
E
16%
SE
12%
S
3.2%
SW
4.2%
W
25.4%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 9°C
Range: -10°C to 29°C
-10°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,728 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Varna Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LBWN
IATA Code: VAR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 230 ft MSL

Location

City: Varna
Country: BG
Latitude: 43.232101°
Longitude: 27.825100°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,258 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Varna Airport

Overview

Varna Airport serves as a key international airport located on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, situated near the city of Varna. As a large airport with significant infrastructure, it plays a crucial role in regional aviation connectivity for both commercial passenger and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 230 ft MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment with generally stable atmospheric conditions. Coastal proximity suggests potential for maritime weather influences, including potential sea breezes and variable wind patterns that pilots should anticipate during approach and landing.

Notable Features

The single runway 09/27 extends 8,258 feet with a concrete surface, providing substantial operational capabilities for large aircraft. Its geographical coordinates at 43.232101, 27.825100 place the airport in a coastal region with potential terrain and wind considerations typical of maritime airport environments.

Approach Considerations

The runway's orientation of 09/27 suggests primary wind alignment along the east-west axis. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind components given the airport's coastal location, and be prepared to adapt approach and landing techniques accordingly to the runway's substantial 8,258-foot length.

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.