Bezmer Air Base (LBIA)
Medium airport · Bezmer, Yambol Province, Bulgaria
Airport data
| Name | Bezmer Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BG-JAM |
| IATA | JAM |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°27'18" E 26°21'8" 42.45490, 26.35220 |
| Location | Bezmer, Yambol Province, Bulgaria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,193 ft (2497 m) | 260 ft | CON | No |
Bezmer Air Base at a glance
Bezmer Air Base is a medium airport in Bezmer, Yambol Province, Bulgaria, known to airline systems as JAM. The field elevation of 509 ft (155 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LBIA 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, 12/30, offers 8,193 ft (2497 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LBIA 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 Bezmer Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport | LBGO | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Burgas Airport | LBBG | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Plovdiv International Airport | LBPD | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Graf Ignatievo Air Base | LBPG | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Varna Airport | LBWN | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bezmer Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 509 ft field elevation of Bezmer Air Base 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 Bezmer Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Bezmer Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Bezmer Air Base is BG-JAM, and its IATA code is JAM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bezmer Air Base above sea level?
Bezmer Air Base sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bezmer Air Base located?
The airport lies at 42.4549, 26.3522 — in Bezmer, Yambol Province, Bulgaria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport, about 93 km away.
Does LBIA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LBIA 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 Bezmer Air Base?
Bezmer Air Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,193 ft (2497 m) with a CON surface.