LBSF SOF Sofia Ground Handling
We are having a dedicated professional flight support team having local knowledge and expertise to reduce the inconveniences of international travel.
We Can Provide Below Ground Handling Services :
- 1 - Passenger Flights - Part 91 & Part 135
- 2 - Ambulance Flights
- 3 - Fuel Stop Flights
- 4 - Ferry Delivery Flights
- 5 - Humanitarian Relief Flights
- 6 - Cargo Charter Flights
- 7 - Helicopter Flights
- 8 - Airline Diversion Management
Aerodrome Geographical and Administrative Data
- IATA Airport Code : SOF
- ICAO Airport Code : LBSF
- Airport Type : Civil
- Airport Hours : AD H24; Admin M-F 0530-1400Z
- Control Tower : 24 Hours
- Latitude : N42-41.7
- Longitude : E023-24.5
- Elevation : 1742ft
- Customs : As Per The Airport Operating Hours
- Immigration : As Per The Airport Operating Hours
- Time : UTC+2.00
- Operating Hours : AD H24; Admin M-F 0530-1400Z
- Runway : 09/27 11810 x 148ft
Airport Communications
- Sofia ATIS : 126.680 Mhz
- Sofia Ground : 120.400 Mhz
- Control Tower : 118.100 Mhz
LBSF SOF Landing Permit Requirements
- To Be Advise
Crew Hotel Available In Sofia
- Best Wstrn Expo Hotel ( 15 Minute Drive From Airport )
- City Hotel Sofia ( 20 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Hilton Sofia ( 25 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Holiday Inn Sofia ( 10 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Intercontinental Sofia ( 25 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Metropolitan ( 10 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Novotel Sofia ( 05 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Sofia Balkan (Ex Sheraton) ( 10 Minute Drive From Airport )
Crew Visa Requirments
- Crew visas are issued upon arrival on gendec and it will be usually valid for a limited period up to 72 hours.
Crew & Passenger Covid-19 Requirments
- A negative PCR test report is required and the test should have been conducted within 72hrs prior to starting the journey.
- Crew and Passenger full vaccination certificate must be required
- Passengers and airline crew could be subject to medical screening.
- For PCR test on departure, it’s depended on the next country requirements that they planning to visit.
LBSF SOF Jet A1 Fuel Uplift Arrangement

Timely delivery of aviation jet fuel, fair pricing, high quality service and the potential for network contracting allowing to refuel aircrafts, The company's target is to become the best and relibale choice for aviation jet fuel consumers by ensuring, consistent expansion and strict quality control from production to delivery.
- A request will be sent to our Flight Support Team for a fuel quotation (if required) and/or fuel uplift arrangement.
- Fuel Release will be sent to the customer once we will get confirmation from fuel supplier.
Sofia Int'l Airport Ground Handling

- Landing Permit
- Airport Slot Arrangement
- Flight Supervision
- Live Flights Status
- Real Time Flight Tracking Service
- Airside Transportation ( Crew/Pax )
- Aircraft Refueling Coordination
- Flight Catering
- Crew Hotel Arrangement
- Crew Transport To/From Hotel
- Live Flight Watch
- Settlement of CAA/Airport Charges
- Departure Flight Plan Filling
- Weather & NOTAM Briefings
- Arrival / Departure General Declaration Clearance from Government Authorities
- Security Arrangements (for Pax/Crew & Aircraft - If Required )
- The above services are available in any combination to suit your needs
- Provision of ground handling services for all types of aircrafts through authorized ground handling companies at any location in Bulgaria
- LBSF, SOF, Sofia International Airport :
Our comprehensive flight support services can be provided at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria, providing the utmost peace of mind for all of our customers.
Question : What Information Require To Obtain Bulgaria Overflight Clearance ?
Answer :
Complete Flight Schedule, etc...
Question : Bulgaria Sample Overflight Permits ?
Answer :
Bulgaria Overfly Permit : ( Will Be Display Soon ), etc...
Question : Is There Any Offical Bulgaria Overflight Permit Processing Fees ?
Answer :
Officially there is "NO CAA Processing Fees" , etc...
Question : What Is Bulgaria Overflight Permit Validity ?
Answer :
Overflight Permits are valid for "72 Hours", etc...
Question : How Many FIR's In Bulgaria Airspace ?
Answer :
Bulgaria FIR ICAO Code is " LBSR ", etc...
Question : Who Will Issue Bulgaria Overfly Permits ?
Answer :
Bulgaria Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA), etc...
Question : Who Is Responsible For Bulgaria Overflight Air Navigation Bill ?
Answer :
Bulgaria CAA will issue air navigation bill directly to Airline/Operator through "Euro Control", etc...
Question : What Is Bulgaria Civil Aviation Authority Working Hours ?
Answer :
Bulgaria Civil Aviation Authority working hours ( 0100Z ) till ( 1000Z ), etc...