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LBSF

Sofia Airport · Sofia

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,742 ft / 531 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 11,811 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sofia Airport (LBSF), located in Sofia, 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 1,742 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Sofia Airport
ICAO / IATA
LBSF / SOF
Municipality
Sofia
Country
Region
BG-22 — Sofia City Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
1,742 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,811 ft / 3,600 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 95° / 275°
RWY 09 (95°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: ISF | CRS: 92°
RWY 27 (275°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: ISA | CRS: 272°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
123.70 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.05 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LBPG
Graf Ignatievo Air Base
115 km / 62 nm
LBPL
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base
122 km / 66 nm
LBPD
Plovdiv International Airport
137 km / 74 nm
LYNI
Niš Constantine the Great Airport
146 km / 79 nm
LWSK
Skopje International Airport
169 km / 91 nm

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