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Balchik Airfield.
Balchik, Bulgaria · 660 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
27 ratings
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Operators based
660
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 6
Bulgaria airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 27 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Bulgaria fields.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Varna Airport (VAR).
Overview
Balchik Airfield (LBWB) sits in Balchik, Bulgaria, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 660 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LBWB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Varna Airport (VAR, 19 nm), Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND, 58 nm), and Burgas Airport (BOJ, 59 nm). The field has a single 8,095-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LBWB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as LB25. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LBWB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LBWB
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
LBWB
Elevation
660 ft
Coordinates
43.4238° N · 28.1813° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Bulgaria fields
state range 135–1,742 ft
At 660 ft, LBWB sits higher than 78% of the 9 Bulgaria fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,095 ft
- 16/348,095 ft × 197 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,095 ft
LBWB's 8,095 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.
- 19nmVARVarna AirportVarna
- 58nmCNDMihail Kogălniceanu International AirportConstanța
- 59nmBOJBurgas AirportBurgas
- 61nmLR80Feteşti Borcea Air BaseBorcea
- 99nmJAMBezmer Air BaseBezmer
- 101nmTCETulcea Danube Delta AirportMihail Kogălniceanu
Location
Open the full mapLBWB · Balchik Airfield · Balchik, Bulgaria
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LBWB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,078 nm | 9h 53m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,235 nm | 10h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,428 nm | 10h 42m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,526 nm | 10h 56m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,632 nm | 11h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,856 nm | 11h 42m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,041 nm | 12h 7m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,087 nm | 12h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LBWB?
- Balchik Airfield's longest paved runway is 8,095 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 LBWB?
- Balchik Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 8,095 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to LBWB?
- The closest alternate is Varna Airport (VAR), about 19 nm away, followed by Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LBWB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 53m (4,078 nm), New York about 10h 15m (4,235 nm), Washington DC about 10h 42m (4,428 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.