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Sokolovo Airstrip

ICAO LB36🇧🇬 Sokolovo
Coordinates
43.4756°N, 28.1035°E
Elevation
760 ft (232 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BG-08
Time zone
Sofia(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
6.4° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
18:59

About 11h 11m 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 Sokolovo Airstrip

Sokolovo Airstrip is a small airport in Sokolovo, Bulgaria. It sits at an elevation of 760 ft (232 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft / 427 m. It observes Europe/Sofia local time. The nearest airport is Balchik Airfield (LBWB), about 4.6 nm to the se.

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
12 / 301,400 ft / 427 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA 1 VARNAClass CControlled3000 ft MSLFL175
LBTRA53Special useRestrictedGNDFL245
ATZ LBVRSpecial useATZGND1970 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
VAVJU2.1 nm051°Compulsory
ANAHE5.1 nm205°Compulsory
JOFFI9.2 nm146°Compulsory
OTZOR9.2 nm113°Compulsory
SOPVA9.3 nm209°Compulsory
REBMI10.9 nm187°Compulsory
OKLUL16 nm191°Compulsory
VAMBU17 nm223°Compulsory
IBOPA20 nm197°Compulsory
MIRZU20.7 nm220°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
Хотел Добруджа299 ft92 ft—
Obstacle—784 ft—
Obstacle—856 ft—
Obstacle—797 ft—
Obstacle—820 ft—
Obstacle—853 ft—
Obstacle—814 ft—
Obstacle—817 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sokolovo Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sokolovo Airstrip located?

Sokolovo Airstrip is small airport located in Sokolovo, Bulgaria, at an elevation of 760 ft (232 m).

How many runways does Sokolovo Airstrip have?

Sokolovo Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,400 ft / 427 m.

What time zone is Sokolovo Airstrip in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sokolovo Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sokolovo Airstrip is approximately 6.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sokolovo Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Sokolovo Airstrip is Balchik Airfield (LBWB), about 4.6 nm to the se, followed by Mogilishte Airstrip and Varna Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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