Zuwarah International Airport (WAX): Codes, Runways & Location
Zuwarah International Airport (IATA: WAX · ICAO: HLZW) is a small airport serving Zuwarah, Libya. It lies at 32.9523° N, 12.0155° E, 9 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Zuwarah International Airport
Zuwarah International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Zuwarah in Libya. It is identified by the IATA code WAX and the ICAO code HLZW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Zuwarah International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 9 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base about 54 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 ≈ 1,800 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zuwarah International Airport
Where is Zuwarah International Airport located?
Zuwarah International Airport is located in Zuwarah, Libya. Its coordinates are 32.9523° N, 12.0155° E.
What is the airport code for Zuwarah International Airport?
Zuwarah International Airport has an IATA code of WAX and an ICAO code of HLZW.
How long is the runway at Zuwarah International Airport?
Zuwarah International Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Zuwarah International Airport have?
Zuwarah International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Zuwarah International Airport a major airport?
Zuwarah International Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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