Update 9/19/23 - Information related to the September 2023 floods:
Airport Opening Hours – 24 hrs
Customs and Immigration availability – 24 hrs
Runway length – 11811 x 161 ft
Fuel availability – Yes, Subject to Inspection of fuel tanks
Largest Cargo or Pax Type aircraft – AN124
All equipment available – all GSE equipment available including MDL suitable for B747F
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Airport Overview
Al Abraq International Airport, also known as Al Bayda International Airport (as well as El Beida International Airport or Airport International El Beida la Abraq), is an airport serving the eastern Libyan city of Bayda. The airport is 16 km (9.9 mi) east of Bayda, and 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Libya's Mediterranean coast.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Bayda |
Nearest Town or City |
Bayda 16 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Al Abraq International Airport |
Latitude |
32.788611° |
Longitude |
21.964167° |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,157 ft / 657 m |
IATA Code |
LAQ |
ICAO Code |
HLLQ |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Airports Authority - Ministry of Transportation |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Abu Bakr Miftah Al-Obaidi - Airport Manager Phone contact: +21892-2182723 |
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
Airport Picture
01 : Runway #1
02: Runway #2
03: Terminal
04: Aircraft parking
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The airport is served by the following airlines: Afriqiyah Airways, Berniq Airways, Buraq Air and Libyan Airlines.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport is currently just receiving domestic flights as per following table.
Airlines |
Destinations |
Afriqiyah Airways |
Tripoli–Mitiga, |
Berniq Airways |
Tripoli–Mitiga |
Buraq Air |
Tripoli–Mitiga |
Libyan Airlines |
Tripoli–Mitiga, |
Performance for YEAR |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
N/A |
1 |
Total Passengers |
N/A |
N/A |
200 |
Runways
Runways, taxi ways and ramps are in asphalt. The airport is not operational during the night due to lack of lighting.
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3,604 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
10-28 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #2 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1894 m x 58 m |
Orientation |
03-21 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
The airport is keeping Libyan Air Force Helicopters on the ground of the airport.
Helipad #1 |
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Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Mil Mi-2, Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-14, AW139, CH-47 |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
No |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
No |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
No |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
No |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
A 330 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
An-124 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
3 |
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Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
25 m3 |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
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Max Height (m) |
657 m |
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Loading Ramps |
No |
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Other Comments |
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Customs Guidance
https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/GEN/GEN4.1.pdf;
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
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Landing USD - $ |
First 25 mt =1.5 LYD |
Next 75 mt=3.0 LYD |
OVER 100 mt=4.5 LYD |
Night Landing USD - $ |
25% extra of landing cost |
25% extra of landing cost |
25% extra of landing cost |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
50% extra of landing cost |
50% extra of landing cost |
50% extra of landing cost |
Parking |
100 LYD |
100 LYD |
100 LYD |
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Price Jet A1 per mt |
USD 652.5 |
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Price per Gallon |
USD 1.967 |
Price per Liter |
USD 0.523 |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
For information on cargo terminal charges, please see the following link:
https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/GEN/GEN4.1.pdf
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES.
For information on air-bridge charges, please see the following link:
https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/GEN/GEN4.1.pdf
Security
The political situation in Libya remains fragile and the security situation remains unpredictable.