Varna Airport (VAR): Codes, Runways & Location
Varna Airport (IATA: VAR · ICAO: LBWN) is a large airport serving Varna, Bulgaria. It lies at 43.2321° N, 27.8251° E, 230 ft (70 m) above sea level.
Overview of Varna Airport
Varna Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Varna in Bulgaria. It is identified by the IATA code VAR and the ICAO code LBWN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Varna Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2517 m (8258 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 230 ft (70 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Balchik Airfield about 36 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 ≈ 2,517 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Varna Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Varna Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Varna Airport
Where is Varna Airport located?
Varna Airport is located in Varna, Bulgaria. Its coordinates are 43.2321° N, 27.8251° E.
What is the airport code for Varna Airport?
Varna Airport has an IATA code of VAR and an ICAO code of LBWN.
How long is the runway at Varna Airport?
Varna Airport's longest runway is about 2517 m (8258 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Varna Airport have?
Varna Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Varna Airport a major airport?
Varna Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Varna Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →