Balchik Airfield (LBWB)
Medium airport · Balchik, Dobrich Province, Bulgaria
Airport data
| Name | Balchik Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LBWB |
| Elevation | 660 ft (201 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°25'26" E 28°10'53" 43.42380, 28.18130 |
| Location | Balchik, Dobrich Province, Bulgaria |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,095 ft (2467 m) | 197 ft | CON | No |
Balchik Airfield at a glance
Balchik Airfield is a medium airport in Balchik, Dobrich Province, Bulgaria. The field elevation of 660 ft (201 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LBWB 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, 16/34, offers 8,095 ft (2467 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LBWB 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 Balchik Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varna Airport | LBWN | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | LRCK | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Burgas Airport | LBBG | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Feteşti Borcea Air Base | LRFT | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Bezmer Air Base | LBIA | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Balchik Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 660 ft field elevation of Balchik Airfield 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 Balchik Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Balchik Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Balchik Airfield is LBWB, 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 Balchik Airfield above sea level?
Balchik Airfield sits at an elevation of 660 feet (201 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Balchik Airfield located?
The airport lies at 43.4238, 28.1813 — in Balchik, Dobrich Province, Bulgaria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Varna Airport, about 36 km away.
Does LBWB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LBWB 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 Balchik Airfield?
Balchik Airfield has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,095 ft (2467 m) with a CON surface.