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LBPD

Plovdiv International Airport · Plovdiv

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
597 ft / 182 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 8,202 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Plovdiv International Airport (LBPD), located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 597 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 9,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Plovdiv International Airport
ICAO / IATA
LBPD / PDV
Municipality
Plovdiv
Country
Region
BG-16 — Plovdiv Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
597 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 127° / 307°
RWY 12 (127°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (307°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
119.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LBPG
Graf Ignatievo Air Base
27 km / 15 nm
LGKV
Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport
130 km / 70 nm
BG-JAM
Bezmer Air Base
131 km / 71 nm
LBSFILS
Sofia Airport
137 km / 74 nm
LBGO
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
140 km / 75 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026