The Tupolev Tu-154M on display was the first of its kind to be converted into a museum exhibit in Bulgaria.
The collection includes a MiG-21bis, which was the primary fighter aircraft for the Bulgarian Air Force for decades.
Several aircraft in the collection feature preserved original liveries from the Balkan Bulgarian Airlines era.
The museum grounds are positioned on the perimeter of the operational Burgas Airport, offering views of active runway traffic.
The L-29 Delfin displayed was once used extensively as a primary jet trainer for the Warsaw Pact air forces.
The Burgas Air Museum is an open-air aviation park located directly adjacent to the Burgas Airport terminal. It features a collection of retired Bulgarian military and civil aircraft, including rare models from the Cold War era. The centerpiece is the Tupolev Tu-154M, which visitors can board to inspect the cockpit and passenger cabin. Other notable exhibits include the L-29 Delfin, the Mi-2 helicopter, and various MiG fighter jets. The site functions as an interactive educational space, allowing visitors to walk beneath and around the fuselage of heavy aircraft. It serves as a unique repository of the history of Bulgarian civil and military aviation.
Inside the cockpit of the Tupolev Tu-154M for a pilot's-eye view.
Bring a hat and sunglasses, as the site is entirely outdoors with limited shade between aircraft.
Wear comfortable, flat shoes as you will be climbing stairs to enter the larger aircraft.
Check the wind conditions, as the open-air location near the coast can be quite gusty.
Do not attempt to walk onto the restricted airside runway area; stay strictly within the museum fence boundaries.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
Do not touch or lean on the aircraft control surfaces; follow all posted safety signage near the landing gear.
