Sofia Airport (LBSF)
Sofia, Bulgaria · Europe
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
LBSF
IATA
SOF
City
Sofia
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Europe
Elevation
1,742 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
42.6952, 23.4062
Overview
Bulgarian capital airport with affordable training options and varied continental weather patterns.
Current Weather at LBSF
Pilots flying into or out of Sofia Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LBSF 290400Z AUTO 28010KT 9999 OVC018/// 09/06 Q1020 NOSIGWind 280° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 28
Current TAF
TAF LBSF 282300Z 2900/2924 30008KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 PROB30 TEMPO 2904/2908 5000 RA BKN015 OVC030Read any LBSF METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sofia Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LBSF. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LBSF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Sofia. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sofia Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Sofia Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LBSF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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