Graf Ignatievo Air Base (LBPG)
Medium airport · Graf Ignatievo, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria
Airport data
| Name | Graf Ignatievo Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LBPG |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°17'25" E 24°42'50" 42.29040, 24.71400 |
| Location | Graf Ignatievo, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,815 ft (2992 m) | 270 ft | ASP | No |
Graf Ignatievo Air Base at a glance
Graf Ignatievo Air Base is a medium airport in Graf Ignatievo, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria. The field elevation of 190 ft (58 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LBPG 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, 08/26, offers 9,815 ft (2992 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LBPG 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 Graf Ignatievo Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv International Airport | LBPD | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Sofia Airport | LBSF | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport | LBGO | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base | LBPL | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Bezmer Air Base | LBIA | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Graf Ignatievo Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 190 ft field elevation of Graf Ignatievo 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 Graf Ignatievo Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Graf Ignatievo Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Graf Ignatievo Air Base is LBPG, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Graf Ignatievo Air Base above sea level?
Graf Ignatievo Air Base sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Graf Ignatievo Air Base located?
The airport lies at 42.2904, 24.7140 — in Graf Ignatievo, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Plovdiv International Airport, about 27 km away.
Does LBPG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LBPG 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 Graf Ignatievo Air Base?
Graf Ignatievo Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,815 ft (2992 m) with a ASP surface.