Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX): Codes, Runways & Location
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase (IATA: SRX · ICAO: HLGD) is a large airport serving Sirt, Libya. It lies at 31.0586° N, 16.5971° E, 267 ft (81 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sirt in Libya. It is identified by the IATA code SRX and the ICAO code HLGD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3599 m (11807 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. The field elevation is 267 ft (81 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Misrata International Airport (MRA) about 202 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 ≈ 3,599 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase
Where is Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase located?
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase is located in Sirt, Libya. Its coordinates are 31.0586° N, 16.5971° E.
What is the airport code for Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase?
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase has an IATA code of SRX and an ICAO code of HLGD.
How long is the runway at Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase?
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase's longest runway is about 3599 m (11807 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase have?
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase a major airport?
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase is classified as a large airport.
About this data
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