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Small airport

Tsalapitsa Airfield

ICAO LB11🇧🇬 Tsalapitsa
Coordinates
42.1887°N, 24.5357°E
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BG-16
Time zone
Sofia(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:48
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:27

About 13h 10m 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 Tsalapitsa Airfield

Tsalapitsa Airfield is a small airport in Tsalapitsa, Bulgaria. It sits at an elevation of 630 ft (192 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,455 ft / 443 m. It observes Europe/Sofia local time. The nearest airport is Pishtigovo Airstrip (BG-0048), about 4.9 nm to the wnw.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 291,455 ft / 443 m80 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA 3 PLOVDIVClass CControlled1400 ft MSL6000 ft MSL
TMA 1 PLOVDIVClass CControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
TMA 2 PLOVDIVClass CControlled3800 ft MSL6000 ft MSL
CTR LBPDClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
LBTRA22FSpecial useRestrictedGND3800 ft MSL
ATZ LBTSSpecial useATZGND1300 ft MSL
LB-D12D4Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
LB-D12C2Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
LBTRA61Special useRestrictedGND9500 ft MSL
PLOVDIV TMZ/RMZSpecial useTMZ500 ft GNDFL105

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
BAKAL5.4 nm189°Compulsory
REPKA5.6 nm267°Compulsory
BAVNI10 nm072°Compulsory
MARTY10.6 nm137°Compulsory
RUMEN12.1 nm305°Compulsory
RITRI14.9 nm091°Compulsory
VERCE14.9 nm103°Compulsory
BATEK15.6 nm128°Compulsory
BEATI18.8 nm108°Compulsory
ABOBI19.8 nm135°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 Tsalapitsa Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tsalapitsa Airfield located?

Tsalapitsa Airfield is small airport located in Tsalapitsa, Bulgaria, at an elevation of 630 ft (192 m).

How many runways does Tsalapitsa Airfield have?

Tsalapitsa Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,455 ft / 443 m.

What time zone is Tsalapitsa Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tsalapitsa Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tsalapitsa Airfield 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 Tsalapitsa Airfield?

The nearest airport to Tsalapitsa Airfield is Pishtigovo Airstrip (BG-0048), about 4.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Maritsa Airfield and Nedelevo Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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