Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base (LBPL)
Medium airport · Dolna Mitropoliya, Pleven Province, Bulgaria
Airport data
| Name | Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LBPL |
| Elevation | 330 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°27'6" E 24°30'9" 43.45177, 24.50242 |
| Location | Dolna Mitropoliya, Pleven Province, Bulgaria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 7,173 ft (2186 m) | 230 ft | GRE | No |
| 10R/28L | 7,173 ft (2186 m) | 190 ft | PEM | No |
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base at a glance
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base is a medium airport in Dolna Mitropoliya, Pleven Province, Bulgaria. The field elevation of 330 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LBPL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 7,173 ft (2186 m) of gre surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LBPL 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 Dolna Mitropoliya 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 | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Craiova International Airport | LRCV | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Sofia Airport | LBSF | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Graf Ignatievo Air Base | LBPG | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Plovdiv International Airport | LBPD | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 330 ft field elevation of Dolna Mitropoliya 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 Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base is LBPL, 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 Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base above sea level?
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base located?
The airport lies at 43.4518, 24.5024 — in Dolna Mitropoliya, Pleven Province, Bulgaria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport, about 103 km away.
Does LBPL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LBPL 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 Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base?
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 7,173 ft (2186 m) with a GRE surface.