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Varna Airport

IATA VARICAO LBWN🇧🇬 Varna
Coordinates
43.2321°N, 27.8251°E
Elevation
230 ft (70 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BG-03
Time zone
Sofia(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
6.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:07
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:48
Civil dusk
21:23

About 15h 7m 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 Varna Airport

Varna Airport

Varna Airport is the airport of Varna, the historical maritime capital of Bulgaria. Varna Airport is the third largest airport in Bulgaria. It is located 10 kilometers from the center of Varna near the town of Aksakovo. The airport serves Varna, Golden Sands and northeastern Bulgaria. The busiest season for the airport is from the end of May to the beginning of October.

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

Live weather

LBWN

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 278,258 ft / 2,517 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP121.000 MHz
ATISATIS118.075 MHz
TWRTWR119.500 MHz

Navaids(6)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA 1 VARNAClass CControlled3000 ft MSLFL175
CTR LBWNClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle230 ft125 ft
Obstacle230 ft128 ft
Obstacle1,079 ft
Obstacle1,037 ft
Obstacle1,030 ft
Obstacle1,056 ft
Obstacle1,060 ft
Obstacle961 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Varna Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Varna Airport?

The ICAO code for Varna Airport is LBWN, and its IATA code is VAR.

Where is Varna Airport located?

Varna Airport is large airport located in Varna, Bulgaria, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

How many runways does Varna Airport have?

Varna Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,258 ft / 2,517 m.

Which airlines fly to Varna Airport?

Airlines historically serving Varna Airport include Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Harmony Airways, Luxair, S7 Airlines, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Varna Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Varna Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Varna Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Varna Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Varna Airport is approximately 6.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Varna Airport?

The nearest airport to Varna Airport is Suvorovo Airstrip (BG-0038), about 13 nm to the nw, followed by Vetrino Airstrip and Sokolovo Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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