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Medium airport

Graf Ignatievo Air Base

ICAO LBPG🇧🇬 Graf Ignatievo
Coordinates
42.2904°N, 24.7140°E
Elevation
190 ft (58 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
BG-16
Time zone
Sofia(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:28

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 Graf Ignatievo Air Base

Graf Ignatievo Air Base

Graf Ignatievo Air Base is located in the village of Graf Ignatievo, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second largest city. It is the sole remaining fighter base of that state and houses two squadrons of jet aircraft.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

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

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced9,815 ft / 2,992 m270 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA 3 PLOVDIVClass CControlled1400 ft MSL6000 ft MSL
TMA 1 PLOVDIVClass CControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
LBTRA61Special useRestrictedGND9500 ft MSL
LB-D12D4Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
LBTRA62Special useRestrictedGND9500 ft MSL
LBTRA32ASpecial useRestrictedGNDFL245
LB-D12B1Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
GRAF IGNATIEVO ATZ/TMZ/RMZSpecial useTMZGNDFL105
PLOVDIV TMZ/RMZSpecial useTMZ500 ft GNDFL105
LB-D12A1Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
LB-D12C2Special 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
BAVNI3.5 nm153°Compulsory
RITRI9.4 nm132°Compulsory
VERCE11.5 nm145°Compulsory
MARTY13.9 nm183°Compulsory
BAKAL14.4 nm218°Compulsory
REPKA15 nm245°Compulsory
BEATI15.5 nm140°Compulsory
BATEK16.2 nm164°Compulsory
RUMEN17.8 nm273°Compulsory
BAEVO19 nm130°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 Graf Ignatievo Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Graf Ignatievo Air Base?

The ICAO code for Graf Ignatievo Air Base is LBPG.

Where is Graf Ignatievo Air Base located?

Graf Ignatievo Air Base is medium airport located in Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria, at an elevation of 190 ft (58 m).

How many runways does Graf Ignatievo Air Base have?

Graf Ignatievo Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 9,815 ft / 2,992 m.

What time zone is Graf Ignatievo Air Base in?

Graf Ignatievo Air Base is in the Europe/Sofia time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Graf Ignatievo Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Graf Ignatievo Air Base 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 Graf Ignatievo Air Base?

The nearest airport to Graf Ignatievo Air Base is Maritsa Airfield (LBMA), about 1.5 nm to the s, followed by Nedelevo Airstrip and Stryama Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Graf Ignatievo Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.