Flying in Sofia, Bulgaria
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Sofia — the nearest is Sofia Airport (LBSF), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 09m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 51m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Sofia
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Sofia Airport
Lozen Heliport
Lesnovo Airfield
Ihtiman Airfield
Dolna Banya Airfield
Vratsa Airfield
Montana Airfield
Erden Airfield
Leskovac / Mira Sport Airfield
Bahovitsa Airfield
Graf Ignatievo Air Base
Maritsa Airfield
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:26–19:34 | 15h 09m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:34–16:26 | 8h 51m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15.2°C / 59°F | 4.4°C / 40°F | 14 km/h | 38% |
| Summer | 27.7°C / 82°F | 16°C / 61°F | 13 km/h | 25% |
| Autumn | 18.4°C / 65°F | 8°C / 46°F | 14 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 7.5°C / 46°F | -1.2°C / 30°F | 14 km/h | 30% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Sofia, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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