Graf Ignatievo Air Base

Graf Ignatievo Air Base (ICAO: LBPG) is located in the village of Graf Ignatievo, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second largest city. It is the sole remaining fighter base of that state and houses two squadrons of jet aircraft.

Graf Ignatievo Air Base
Авиобаза Граф Игнатиево
Graf Ignatievo / Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Emblem of Graf Ignatievo Air Base
Graf Ignatievo Air Base
Location within Bulgaria
Coordinates42°17′25″N 024°42′50″E
TypeMilitary Air Base
Site information
OperatorBulgarian Air Force
Controlled byBulgarian Air Force
Site history
In useSince 18 March 1951
Airfield information
IdentifiersICAO: LBPG
Elevation58 metres (190 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
08/26 2,992 metres (9,816 ft) Asphalt
Source: DAFIF
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