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Small airport

Rakovski Airstrip

ICAO BG-0047🇧🇬 Rakovski
Coordinates
42.2935°N, 24.9471°E
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BG-16
Time zone
Sofia(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:27

About 13h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Rakovski Airstrip

Rakovski Airstrip is a small airport in Rakovski, Bulgaria. It sits at an elevation of 607 ft (185 m). It observes Europe/Sofia local time. The nearest airport is Stryama Airfield (LB30), about 3.6 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA 1 PLOVDIVClass CControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
LB-D13B4Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
PLOVDIV TMZ/RMZSpecial useTMZ500 ft GNDFL105
LBTRA62Special useRestrictedGND9500 ft MSL
LBTRA32ASpecial useRestrictedGNDFL245
LB-D12B1Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
LB-D12D4Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Bulgaria airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
RITRI7.3 nm208°Compulsory
BAVNI9.4 nm250°Compulsory
VERCE10.3 nm202°Compulsory
BEATI12.1 nm182°Compulsory
BAEVO13.1 nm161°Compulsory
LELKA15.7 nm144°Compulsory
BATEK16.9 nm201°Compulsory
MARTY17.9 nm218°Compulsory
BAKAL22.4 nm239°Compulsory
VARIL23.9 nm124°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle531 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rakovski Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rakovski Airstrip located?

Rakovski Airstrip is small airport located in Rakovski, Bulgaria, at an elevation of 607 ft (185 m).

What time zone is Rakovski Airstrip in?

Rakovski Airstrip is in the Europe/Sofia time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rakovski Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rakovski Airstrip is approximately 5.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rakovski Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Rakovski Airstrip is Stryama Airfield (LB30), about 3.6 nm to the w, followed by Belozem SSA Airstrip and Air Belozem Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rakovski Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.