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Airports / Bulgaria / BOJ
Large airport · BOJ
Burgas Airport.
Burgas, Bulgaria · 135 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
7,523 ratings
0
Operators based
135
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Burgas, BulgariaELEV 135 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
7,523
Google reviews
ratings on Google
135
Field elevation
feet above sea level
42
Nearest alternate
nm to VAR
Field standing
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Varna Airport (VAR).
Overview
Burgas Airport, listed as LBBG / BOJ, is a large commercial airport in Burgas, Bulgaria. The airport sits 135 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BOJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Varna Airport (VAR, 42 nm), Bezmer Air Base (JAM, 52 nm), and Balchik Airfield (LBWB, 59 nm). With a single 10,499-foot paved runway, BOJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BOJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Bourgas. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Burgas.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are friendly and helpful, and almost every service a traveler might need is available.”
Ali Shunnaq5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Everything is well organized, making the travel experience smooth, quick, and stress-free.”
Ali Shunnaq5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LBBG
IATA
BOJ
FAA / Local
LBBG
Elevation
135 ft
Coordinates
42.5699° N · 27.5152° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Bulgaria fields
state range 135–1,742 ft
At 135 ft, BOJ sits lower than 89% of the 9 Bulgaria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,499 ft
- 04/2210,499 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,499 ft
BOJ's 10,499 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 42nmVARVarna AirportVarna
- 52nmJAMBezmer Air BaseBezmer
- 59nmLBWBBalchik AirfieldBalchik
- 87nmGOZGorna Oryahovitsa AirportGorna Oryahovitsa
- 88nmTEQTekirdağ Çorlu AirportÇorlu
- 95nmISTİstanbul AirportIstanbul
Location
Open the full mapLBBG · Burgas Airport · Burgas, Bulgaria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BOJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,086 nm | 9h 54m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,244 nm | 10h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,437 nm | 10h 43m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,577 nm | 11h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,650 nm | 11h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,868 nm | 11h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,043 nm | 12h 8m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,088 nm | 12h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BOJ?
- Burgas Airport's longest paved runway is 10,499 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BOJ?
- Burgas Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BOJ?
- The closest alternate is Varna Airport (VAR), about 42 nm away, followed by Bezmer Air Base (JAM) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BOJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 54m (4,086 nm), New York about 10h 16m (4,244 nm), Washington DC about 10h 43m (4,437 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.