IATA Code
ICAO CodeLBPL
CountryBulgaria Bulgaria
Aerial view of Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base () in Dolna Mitropoliya

Dolna Mitropoliya, Bulgaria

Location

UTC

Timezone

43.4518 N, 24.5024 E

Coordinates

330 ft (101 m)

Elevation

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What is Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base?

Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base (/LBPL) is Medium Airport serving Dolna Mitropoliya in Bulgaria. Located at coordinates 43.4518 N, 24.5024 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.

Current Weather

21°C
Patchy Rain Nearby
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Feels Like 14°C

Humidity75%
Wind18 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

10:14:07

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Bulgaria
Continent: Europe
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Where is Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere
ContinentEurope
CountryBulgaria Bulgaria (BG)
CityDolna Mitropoliya
Latitude43.451771
Longitude24.502423
Coordinates43.451771° N, 24.502423° E
Elevation330 ft (101 m)
GPS CodeLBPL
Region CodeBG-15

Location Map

Map of Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base

Runways at Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base

Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

10L/28R
Primary
Length
2,186 m7,172 ft
Width
70 m230 ft
Surface
Gravel
10R/28L
Runway 2
Length
2,186 m7,172 ft
Width
58 m190 ft
Surface
Pem
10L/28R
Runway 3
Length
2,186 m7,172 ft
Width
70 m230 ft
Surface
Gravel
10R/28L
Runway 4
Length
2,186 m7,172 ft
Width
58 m190 ft
Surface
Pem

About Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base

Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base is a public use airport near Dolna Mitropoliya, Pleven, Bulgaria. It is the home of the aviation faculty of the National Defence University. The 12th Air Training Wing is stationed there. The aviation school was created in 1945 and named after Georgi Benkovski. The school moved to Dolna Mitropoliya in 1948 and was incorporated in 2002 as part of the National Defence University.

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Airport Analysis for Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base

Category
Medium airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Low
330 ft (101 m)
Service Status
No Scheduled Flights
This airport does not have scheduled commercial service
Direction Compass
NorthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Europe
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Dolna MitropoliaPleven Province
3 km3 min drive
Dolni DabnikPleven Province
8 km8 min drive
PlevenPleven Province
10 km10 min drive
Obshtina Dolni DabnikPleven Province
12 km12 min drive
Obshtina Dolna MitropoliaPleven Province
16 km16 min drive
Obshtina PlevenPleven Province
17 km17 min drive
Obshtina IskarPleven Province
18 km18 min drive
IskarPleven Province
19 km19 min drive
GulyantsiPleven Province
26 km26 min drive
Obshtina GulyantsiPleven Province
28 km28 min drive
PordimPleven Province
29 km29 min drive
SlavyanovoPleven Province
29 km29 min drive
KoynarePleven Province
32 km32 min drive
Obshtina KnezhaPleven Province
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Obshtina Cherven BryagPleven Province
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Obshtina PordimPleven Province
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KnezhaPleven Province
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Cherven BryagPleven Province
38 km38 min drive
Obshtina NikopolPleven Province
38 km38 min drive
LovechLovech Province
39 km39 min drive
LukovitLovech Province
39 km39 min drive

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Pleven Province15
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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base is . The ICAO code is LBPL. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base located?
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base is located in Dolna Mitropoliya, Bulgaria. The airport's coordinates are 43.4518 N, 24.5024 E.
What is the timezone at Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base?
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base?
Dolna Mitropoliya Air Base is located at an elevation of 330 feet (101 meters) above sea level.