Burgas Airport (LBBG)
Large airport · Burgas, Burgas Province, Bulgaria
Airport data
| Name | Burgas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LBBG |
| IATA | BOJ |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°34'12" E 27°30'55" 42.56992, 27.51517 |
| Location | Burgas, Burgas Province, Bulgaria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Burgas Airport at a glance
Burgas Airport is a large airport in Burgas, Burgas Province, Bulgaria, known to airline systems as BOJ. The field elevation of 135 ft (41 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LBBG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LBBG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Burgas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varna Airport | LBWN | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Bezmer Air Base | LBIA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Balchik Airfield | LBWB | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport | LBGO | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | LTBU | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burgas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 135 ft field elevation of Burgas Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Bulgaria — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Burgas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burgas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burgas Airport is LBBG, and its IATA code is BOJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burgas Airport above sea level?
Burgas Airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burgas Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.5699, 27.5152 — in Burgas, Burgas Province, Bulgaria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Varna Airport, about 78 km away.
Does LBBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LBBG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Burgas Airport?
Burgas Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a CON surface.