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Plovdiv International Airport.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria · 597 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
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Operators based
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Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Graf Ignatievo Air Base (LBPG).
Overview
Plovdiv International Airport (LBPD / PDV) is a large commercial airport serving Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The field lies at an elevation of 597 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Paradox Jets bases aircraft at PDV. Useful alternates include Graf Ignatievo Air Base (LBPG, 15 nm), Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA, 70 nm), and Bezmer Air Base (JAM, 71 nm). PDV offers a single 8,202-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of PDV vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PDV, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
LBPD
IATA
PDV
FAA / Local
LBPD
Elevation
597 ft
Coordinates
42.0678° N · 24.8508° 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 597 ft, PDV sits higher than 67% of the 9 Bulgaria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 12/308,202 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
PDV's 8,202 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmLBPGGraf Ignatievo Air BaseGraf Ignatievo
- 70nmKVAKavala Alexander the Great International AirportKavala
- 71nmJAMBezmer Air BaseBezmer
- 74nmSOFSofia AirportSofia
- 75nmGOZGorna Oryahovitsa AirportGorna Oryahovitsa
- 85nmLBPLDolna Mitropoliya Air BaseDolna Mitropoliya
Location
Open the full mapLBPD · Plovdiv International Airport · Plovdiv, Bulgaria
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PDV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,011 nm | 9h 44m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,169 nm | 10h 6m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,362 nm | 10h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,589 nm | 11h 4m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,603 nm | 11h 6m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,799 nm | 11h 34m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,956 nm | 11h 56m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,000 nm | 12h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PDV?
- Plovdiv International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 PDV?
- Plovdiv International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PDV?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Plovdiv International Airport as a home base, including Paradox Jets. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to PDV?
- The closest alternate is Graf Ignatievo Air Base (LBPG), about 15 nm away, followed by Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) at 70 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PDV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 44m (4,011 nm), New York about 10h 6m (4,169 nm), Washington DC about 10h 33m (4,362 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.