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Event - Metropolitan - Sofia | Plovdiv

Metropolitan - Sofia | Plovdiv

05.11.2025, 18:00 - 21:00z
On Wednesday, 05 November 2025, between 18:00 – 21:00 Zulu, enjoy full ATC coverage at Sofia (LBSF) and Plovdiv (LBPD) within LBSR FIR. Expect busy skies, scenic approaches, and professional ATC service.

On Wednesday, 05 November 2025, at 18:00 - 21:00 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 18:00 - 21:00z
LBSR_CTR - Sofia Control Lyudmil Lyudmilov - 1704000
LBSF_APP - Sofia Approach Kristiyan Hristov - 1773453
LBSF_TWR - Sofia Tower Stefan Ustabashiev - 1806958
LBSF_DEL - Sofia Clearance Delivery Viktor Feraliev - 1768335
LBPD_TWR - Plovdiv Tower Atanas Arshinkov - 1720051
Statistics
Total movements: 40

Total departures: 17
All times are in UTC (Zulu) time
No. Vatsim ID Callsign Dep. time Arr. time Departure Destination Aircraft Flight level
1 1674218 AIX407 18:06 18:45 LBSF LROP A20N 31000
2 1944512 EJU952 18:11 19:56 LBSF LIMC A319 36000
3 1868512 LZB6DE 18:17 - LBSF EDDK A320 30000
4 1695422 TVS34N 18:53 - LBSF LKPR B738 36000
5 1619026 WZZ256 18:56 20:25 LBSF LOWW A20N 32000
6 1619660 AAL442 18:58 19:15 LBSF LBPD A319 17000
7 1953167 EZY49G 19:04 19:46 LBSF LROP A20N 28000
8 1624722 N667WA 19:07 20:26 LBSF LROP PA24 12000
9 1270421 RYR2YJ 19:12 20:36 LBSF LOWW A320 38000
10 927861 LOT110 19:18 20:52 LBSF EPWA B77W 36000
11 1953246 RYR212 19:24 19:41 LBSF LBPD B736 15000
12 1821089 AWG420 20:31 21:07 LBSF LROP A320 28000
13 1837643 RYR2UL 20:43 22:02 LBSF LOWW B738 36000
14 1724347 RYR855 20:46 22:05 LBSF LOWW A320 36000
15 1401340 DLH2EJ 20:49 22:56 LBSF EDDF A21N 36000
16 1936929 AEE221 20:55 - LBSF LGAV A320 37000
17 1964134 AUA776 20:59 22:23 LBSF LOWW A320 38000
Total arrivals: 16
All times are in UTC (Zulu) time
No. Vatsim ID Callsign Dep. time Arr. time Departure Destination Aircraft Flight level
1 1619660 AAL446 17:17 18:09 LGAV LBSF A319 24000
2 1279491 AUA14Z 17:02 18:15 LOWG LBSF A320 39000
3 1436295 AEE9SF 17:54 18:47 LGAV LBSF A320 34000
4 1777067 AEE2SF 17:52 18:50 LGAV LBSF A20N 36000
5 1333370 ELY551 17:11 19:17 LLBG LBSF B788 34000
6 1291344 SAS809 17:04 19:21 EKCH LBSF A320 35000
7 1829526 AUA1962 18:07 19:29 LOWI LBSF A320 37000
8 1705448 THY95Q 18:44 19:36 LTFM LBSF A320 30000
9 1923470 TYW451 18:09 19:40 LOWI LBSF C750 45000
10 1401340 DLH9MA 17:51 19:48 EDDF LBSF A21N 37000
11 1056341 RYR35DU 18:22 19:53 LIME LBSF B738 37000
12 1964134 QTR43P - 19:58 OTHH LBSF A320 36000
13 1941880 POW333 18:39 20:21 EDDB LBSF B772 41000
14 1393704 MAH001 - 20:29 LBPD LBSF DH8D 14000
15 1956618 TKJ133 19:28 20:34 LTFJ LBSF B738 38000
16 1962858 WZZ618 19:53 20:41 LROP LBSF A20N 34000

Total departures: 4
All times are in UTC (Zulu) time
No. Vatsim ID Callsign Dep. time Arr. time Departure Destination Aircraft Flight level
1 1605209 KLM827 18:22 19:36 LBPD LHSM A21N 36000
2 1470273 N4338C 19:44 21:29 LBPD LOWW CL60 40000
3 1339960 ESLVP 19:49 21:32 LBPD LOWW C750 47000
4 1393704 MAH001 19:58 - LBPD LBSF DH8D 14000
Total arrivals: 3
All times are in UTC (Zulu) time
No. Vatsim ID Callsign Dep. time Arr. time Departure Destination Aircraft Flight level
1 1619660 AAL442 18:58 19:15 LBSF LBPD A319 17000
2 1953246 RYR212 19:24 19:41 LBSF LBPD B736 15000
3 1768906 RYR47BK 19:33 20:38 LDSP LBPD B738 35000