Sofia Airport (SOF): Codes, Runways & Location
Sofia Airport (IATA: SOF · ICAO: LBSF) is a large airport serving Sofia, Bulgaria. It lies at 42.6964° N, 23.4177° E, 1742 ft (531 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sofia Airport
Sofia Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sofia in Bulgaria. It is identified by the IATA code SOF and the ICAO code LBSF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sofia Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1742 ft (531 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Graf Ignatievo Air Base about 115 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
Explore more airports in Bulgaria
Sofia Airport (SOF) is one of many airports in Bulgaria. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Sofia Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Sofia Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sofia Airport
Where is Sofia Airport located?
Sofia Airport is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Its coordinates are 42.6964° N, 23.4177° E.
What is the airport code for Sofia Airport?
Sofia Airport has an IATA code of SOF and an ICAO code of LBSF.
How long is the runway at Sofia Airport?
Sofia Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sofia Airport have?
Sofia Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sofia Airport a major airport?
Sofia Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Sofia Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →