LBPN · PANICHAREVO, BULGARIAENBG

The Seven Rila Lakes from birds view

Enjoy a panoramic flight over the Rila Mountains and feel the thrill of piloting

Panicharevo Airport offers several panoramic flight routes, as well as pilot training through various programs using its own aircraft and helicopters

Learn to fly
FLIGHT SCHOOL

Learn to fly at Panicharevo

Aeroclub Panicharevo trains pilots from zero experience through the practical exam, on our own aircraft.

PPL-A · AIRPLANE

Private Pilot License

Piper Arrow IV

Navigation, radio procedures, emergency procedures, and cross-country flights — from first lesson to licensed pilot.

Piper Arrow IV at Panicharevo Airport
PPL-H · HELICOPTER

Private Pilot License

Robinson R22

Rotorcraft training with experienced instructors: hovering, autorotation, navigation flights, and emergency procedures.

Robinson R22 on the apron
PANORAMIC FLIGHTS

Choose your aircraft and route

All flights depart from Panicharevo Airport, weather permitting.

Robinson R44 Raven II

Robinson R44 Raven II

Helicopter · 2 passengers + 1 child
Djakovo dam · 20 min€400€80 deposit
Seven Rila Lakes · 30 min€600€120 deposit
Robinson R22

Robinson R22

Helicopter · 1 passenger
Djakovo dam · 20 min€200€40 deposit
Mooney M20

Mooney M20

Airplane · 2 passengers + 1 child
Seven Rila Lakes · 40 min€250€50 deposit
Three dams · 30 min€200€40 deposit

PAYING FOR YOUR FLIGHT

  • 20% deposit to hold your date — the balance is paid on the day, before departure.
  • Or pay in full in advance, if you prefer to arrive with nothing left to settle.
  • If we cancel for weather, you choose a new date or take a full refund of anything paid.

Our Piper Arrow IV, normally used for PPL-A training, serves as backup aircraft for panoramic flights.

Pay with Revolut

Prices are per flight, not per person.

What visitors say

5.0 · 13 Google reviews
Great airport in the best scenery!
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Incredible and wonderful people. The experience is unique!
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Wonderful airport! Incredible experiences, the best and smiling host!
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Finding us

Panicharevo Airport sits in the Struma valley south of Sofia, with the Rila massif to the east — about ten minutes' flying from the mountains.

ICAO
LBPN
COORDINATES
42.2766° N, 22.9915° E
ADDRESS
7XGR+8, Panicharevo 2685, Bulgaria
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Book your flight

Call or email Pan Aviation to arrange your flight.