Kufra Airport (AKF): Codes, Runways & Location
Kufra Airport (IATA: AKF · ICAO: HLKF) is a medium-sized airport serving Kufra, Libya. It lies at 24.1787° N, 23.3140° E, 1367 ft (417 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kufra Airport
Kufra Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kufra in Libya. It is identified by the IATA code AKF and the ICAO code HLKF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kufra Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3660 m (12007 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1367 ft (417 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Matan al-Sarra Air Base about 316 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,660 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kufra Airport
Where is Kufra Airport located?
Kufra Airport is located in Kufra, Libya. Its coordinates are 24.1787° N, 23.3140° E.
What is the airport code for Kufra Airport?
Kufra Airport has an IATA code of AKF and an ICAO code of HLKF.
How long is the runway at Kufra Airport?
Kufra Airport's longest runway is about 3660 m (12007 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kufra Airport have?
Kufra Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kufra Airport a major airport?
Kufra Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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