Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport (LBGO)
Medium airport · Gorna Oryahovitsa, Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria
Airport data
| Name | Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LBGO |
| IATA | GOZ |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°9'5" E 25°42'46" 43.15140, 25.71290 |
| Location | Gorna Oryahovitsa, Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,038 ft (2450 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport at a glance
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport is a medium airport in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria, known to airline systems as GOZ. The field elevation of 285 ft (87 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LBGO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 8,038 ft (2450 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LBGO 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 Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bezmer Air Base | LBIA | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base | LBPL | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Graf Ignatievo Air Base | LBPG | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Plovdiv International Airport | LBPD | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | LRBS | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 285 ft field elevation of Gorna Oryahovitsa 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 Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport is LBGO, and its IATA code is GOZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport above sea level?
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.1514, 25.7129 — in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bezmer Air Base, about 93 km away.
Does LBGO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LBGO 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 Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport?
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,038 ft (2450 m) with a CON surface.