Metropolitan - Sofia | Plovdiv
02.10.2025, 17:00 - 20:00z
On Thursday, 02 Thursday 2025, between 17:00 – 20:00 Zulu, enjoy full ATC coverage at Sofia (LBSF) and Plovdiv (LBPD) within LBSR FIR. Expect busy skies, scenic approaches, and professional ATC service.
On Thursday, 02 October 2025, at 17:00 - 20:00 Zulu, take part in our Metropolitan event, bringing the skies of Bulgaria to life. Expect full ATC coverage across LBSR FIR, focusing on the nation’s busy capital airport Sofia (LBSF) and the historic gem of Plovdiv (LBPD).
From the bustling airspace of Sofia, handling both domestic and international traffic, to the scenic approaches into Plovdiv, this event offers something for every pilot. Whether you choose a quick shuttle between the two airports or a longer journey across Europe, our controllers are ready to guide you with professional service from departure to arrival.
Connect on VATSIM, immerse yourself in the atmosphere, and enjoy a night of smooth operations and realistic procedures.
🗺️ Charts: Sofia (LBSF) | Plovdiv (LBPD)
Fly high. Soar higher.
Event roster
| Position / Slot | 17:00 - 20:00z |
|---|---|
| LBSR_CTR - Sofia Control | Atanas Arshinkov - 1720051 |
| LBSF_APP - Sofia Approach | Andrei Tzenov - 1604267 |
| LBSF_TWR - Sofia Tower | Stefan Ustabashiev - 1806958 |
| LBSF_DEL - Sofia Clearance Delivery | Ichim Matteo - 1601400 |
| LBPD_TWR - Plovdiv Tower | Theo Delmas - 1779345 |
Statistics
Total movements: 42
Total departures: 16
All times are in UTC (Zulu) time
| No. | Vatsim ID | Callsign | Dep. time | Arr. time | Departure | Destination | Aircraft | Flight level |
| 1 | 1253142 | TAR745 | 17:32 | 18:16 | LBSF | LYBE | A320 | 28000 |
| 2 | 1498374 | GEC8125 | 17:36 | 19:37 | LBSF | EDDF | B77L | 36000 |
| 3 | 1954152 | AFR420 | 17:40 | 20:18 | LBSF | LFBO | B772 | 36000 |
| 4 | 1225693 | ITY208 | 17:43 | 19:34 | LBSF | LIEO | A320 | 36000 |
| 5 | 1642270 | RYR2AS | 18:01 | - | LBSF | LROP | B38M | 20000 |
| 6 | 1897877 | BAW893 | 18:05 | - | LBSF | EGLL | A20N | 36000 |
| 7 | 1773453 | LZB9909 | 18:08 | - | LBSF | LBPD | A320 | 15000 |
| 8 | 1697077 | HYS2NW | 18:26 | - | LBSF | LROP | A320 | 22000 |
| 9 | 1751379 | AEE1BS | 18:29 | 19:26 | LBSF | LGAV | A320 | 20000 |
| 10 | 1481151 | LZIOO | 18:32 | 21:21 | LBSF | LSZR | SF50 | 30000 |
| 11 | 1419691 | HYS231 | 18:54 | 19:27 | LBSF | LROP | A321 | 21000 |
| 12 | 1326976 | ASL82C | 19:08 | 20:05 | LBSF | LYBE | AT76 | 20000 |
| 13 | 1674218 | AIX407 | 19:11 | 19:41 | LBSF | LWSK | A20N | 18000 |
| 14 | 1891810 | VLG1385 | 19:40 | - | LBSF | LEBL | A20N | 38000 |
| 15 | 1709459 | DHL711 | 19:52 | 21:26 | LBSF | LYBE | C208 | 8000 |
| 16 | 1821089 | WZZ358 | 19:58 | 20:53 | LBSF | LRIA | A320 | 37000 |
Total arrivals: 23
All times are in UTC (Zulu) time
| No. | Vatsim ID | Callsign | Dep. time | Arr. time | Departure | Destination | Aircraft | Flight level |
| 1 | 1759430 | WZZ4370 | 16:15 | 17:30 | LIRN | LBSF | A20N | 38000 |
| 2 | 1709459 | DHL711 | 15:51 | 17:56 | LTFM | LBSF | C208 | 20000 |
| 3 | 1326976 | ASL69K | 17:13 | 18:03 | LYBE | LBSF | AT76 | 19000 |
| 4 | 1675085 | WZZ51WH | 16:50 | 18:07 | LIRN | LBSF | A320 | 34000 |
| 5 | 1341023 | PNC6L | 17:31 | 18:11 | LYBE | LBSF | C56X | 25000 |
| 6 | 1645265 | RYR2RT | 16:58 | 18:15 | LIRN | LBSF | B38M | 36000 |
| 7 | 1451507 | ELY554 | 17:30 | 18:19 | LBWN | LBSF | B738 | 34000 |
| 8 | 1859741 | WZZ2861 | 17:11 | 18:23 | LIRN | LBSF | A321 | 34000 |
| 9 | 1954462 | WMT506 | 17:51 | 18:41 | LATI | LBSF | A21N | 31000 |
| 10 | 1946888 | THY532 | 17:28 | 18:45 | LIRN | LBSF | A20N | 38000 |
| 11 | 1842388 | WMT3MJ | 18:05 | 18:49 | LROP | LBSF | A20N | 34000 |
| 12 | 1891810 | VLG1384 | 18:18 | 18:59 | LATI | LBSF | A20N | 33000 |
| 13 | 1907826 | LZB974 | 18:12 | 19:05 | LBWN | LBSF | A320 | 34000 |
| 14 | 1652647 | WAT3465 | 18:23 | 19:09 | LATI | LBSF | A320 | 31000 |
| 15 | 1742411 | HYS76X | 18:26 | 19:12 | LROP | LBSF | A320 | 34000 |
| 16 | 1682489 | EWG297 | 18:29 | 19:14 | LROP | LBSF | CRJX | 28000 |
| 17 | 1913175 | EZY897 | 16:42 | 19:18 | EGKK | LBSF | A20N | 37000 |
| 18 | 1496085 | BGH3026 | 17:58 | 19:22 | LTAI | LBSF | A319 | 38000 |
| 19 | 1774185 | LOT807 | 18:27 | 19:28 | LHBP | LBSF | B737 | 33000 |
| 20 | 1798916 | QTR59M | 15:16 | 19:37 | OTHH | LBSF | A359 | 32000 |
| 21 | 1900728 | ASL10S | 18:57 | 19:40 | LYBE | LBSF | A319 | 27000 |
| 22 | 827467 | DLH7JH | 17:58 | 19:49 | EDDF | LBSF | A321 | 35000 |
| 23 | 1185306 | DLH3ZG | 18:06 | 19:55 | EDDF | LBSF | A320 | 37000 |
Total departures: 1
All times are in UTC (Zulu) time
| No. | Vatsim ID | Callsign | Dep. time | Arr. time | Departure | Destination | Aircraft | Flight level |
| 1 | 1417470 | RYR9GJ | 18:08 | - | LBPD | EGSS | B738 | 36000 |
Total arrivals: 2
All times are in UTC (Zulu) time
| No. | Vatsim ID | Callsign | Dep. time | Arr. time | Departure | Destination | Aircraft | Flight level |
| 1 | 1417470 | RYR82WR | 14:15 | 17:25 | EGSS | LBPD | B738 | 37000 |
| 2 | 1431813 | WUK723 | 15:35 | 18:19 | EGGW | LBPD | A321 | 33000 |