Sofia West Airfield

LB13

Radomir, BG

Last Updated
Apr 23, 07:00Z

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Currently using: LBSF
Weather Source: Sofia Airport (LBSF)
Distance: 24nm / 45km from LB13

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
7 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LBSF 230700Z 30007KT 260V340 9999 FEW048 09/01 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,097 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,897 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sofia West Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 7 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
947 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,097 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,985 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,768 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LBSF 230500Z 2306/2406 VRB03KT 9999 SCT070 BECMG 2311/2313 33012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 330° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
B13
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
8,187 ft 160 ft ASP 113°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sofia West Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LB13
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,097 ft MSL

Location

City: Radomir
Country: BG
Latitude: 42.444199°
Longitude: 22.983500°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,187 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sofia West Airfield

Sofia West Airfield (LB13) is located in Radomir, BG at an elevation of 2,097 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 8,187 feet.

Airport Overview

Sofia West Airfield serves Radomir 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 (11/29) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 8,187 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 LB13, 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.

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.