Plovdiv International Airport (LBPD)
Large airport · Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria
Airport data
| Name | Plovdiv International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LBPD |
| IATA | PDV |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°4'4" E 24°51'3" 42.06780, 24.85080 |
| Location | Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Plovdiv International Airport at a glance
Plovdiv International Airport is a large airport in Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria, known to airline systems as PDV. The field elevation of 597 ft (182 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LBPD 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, 12/30, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LBPD 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 Plovdiv International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Graf Ignatievo Air Base | LBPG | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport | LGKV | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Bezmer Air Base | LBIA | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Sofia Airport | LBSF | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport | LBGO | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Plovdiv International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 597 ft field elevation of Plovdiv International 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 Plovdiv International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Plovdiv International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Plovdiv International Airport is LBPD, and its IATA code is PDV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Plovdiv International Airport above sea level?
Plovdiv International Airport sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Plovdiv International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.0678, 24.8508 — in Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Graf Ignatievo Air Base, about 27 km away.
Does LBPD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LBPD 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 Plovdiv International Airport?
Plovdiv International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.