Vidin Airfield

Vidin Airfield
IATA: VID – ICAO: LBVD
Summary
Airport type Public
Location Vidin, Bulgaria
Elevation AMSL 200 ft / 61 m
Coordinates 44°01′20″N 022°48′57″E / 44.02222°N 22.81583°E / 44.02222; 22.81583Coordinates: 44°01′20″N 022°48′57″E / 44.02222°N 22.81583°E / 44.02222; 22.81583
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
09/27 2,099 6,888 Concrete
Source: World Aero Data [1]

Vidin Airfield (IATA: VID, ICAO: LBVD) is an airfield in Bulgaria located 6 km away from Vidin. Bulgaria's state authorities are seeking bidders for the concession of this inactive airport.[2]

History

Vidin Airfield was built in 1973 as civilian airport with a 2,030 metre long runway.[3] It was served by small airplanes in the 1980s and was briefly shut down in 1998-1999 due to a land dispute between the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Agriculture.[2] In 2007, after investors showed interest for reopening the airport, the regional administration of Vidin undertook measures to revive it.

References

  1. ↑ World Aero Data.
  2. 1 2 "Northwest Bulgaria's Authorities Seek Investors to Revive Vidin Airport". Novinite.com. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Infrastructure". Regional Administration, Vidin. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
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