Varna Airport (LBWN)
Large airport · Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria
Airport data
| Name | Varna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LBWN |
| IATA | VAR |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°13'56" E 27°49'30" 43.23210, 27.82510 |
| Location | Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,258 ft (2517 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Varna Airport at a glance
Varna Airport is a large airport in Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria, known to airline systems as VAR. The field elevation of 230 ft (70 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LBWN 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, 09/27, offers 8,258 ft (2517 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LBWN 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 Varna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balchik Airfield | LBWB | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Burgas Airport | LBBG | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Feteşti Borcea Air Base | LRFT | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | LRCK | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Bezmer Air Base | LBIA | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Varna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 230 ft field elevation of Varna 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 Varna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Varna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Varna Airport is LBWN, and its IATA code is VAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Varna Airport above sea level?
Varna Airport sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Varna Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.2321, 27.8251 — in Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Balchik Airfield, about 36 km away.
Does LBWN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LBWN 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 Varna Airport?
Varna Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,258 ft (2517 m) with a CON surface.