Matan al-Sarra Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Matan al-Sarra Air Base (ICAO: HL56) is a medium-sized airport in Libya. It lies at 21.6877° N, 21.8309° E, 1769 ft (539 m) above sea level.
Overview of Matan al-Sarra Air Base
Matan al-Sarra Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in Libya. It is identified by the ICAO code HL56. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Matan al-Sarra Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3357 m (11013 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 1769 ft (539 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kufra Airport (AKF) 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 ≈ 3,357 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Matan al-Sarra Air Base
Where is Matan al-Sarra Air Base located?
Matan al-Sarra Air Base is located in Libya. Its coordinates are 21.6877° N, 21.8309° E.
What is the airport code for Matan al-Sarra Air Base?
Matan al-Sarra Air Base has an ICAO code of HL56.
How long is the runway at Matan al-Sarra Air Base?
Matan al-Sarra Air Base's longest runway is about 3357 m (11013 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Matan al-Sarra Air Base have?
Matan al-Sarra Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Matan al-Sarra Air Base a major airport?
Matan al-Sarra Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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