Airports / Libya / HL56
Matan al-Sarra Air Base.
Libya · 1,769 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
21 ratings
0
Operators based
1,769
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 11
Libya airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 21 Google ratings , ranked against 11 rated Libya fields.
171 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kufra Airport (AKF).
Overview
Matan al-Sarra Air Base (HL56) sits in Libya, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,769 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list HL56 as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kufra Airport (AKF, 171 nm), Ouadi Doum Air Base (FTFY, 211 nm), and Faya-Largeau Airport (FYT, 274 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,013-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from HL56 are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HL56 to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HL56
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
HL56
Elevation
1,769 ft
Coordinates
21.6877° N · 21.8309° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Libya fields
state range 33–2,296 ft
At 1,769 ft, HL56 sits higher than 77% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,013 ft
- 01L/19R11,013 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01R/19L7,491 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,013 ft
HL56's 11,013 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 171nmAKFKufra AirportKufra
- 211nmFTFYOuadi Doum Air BaseWadi Doum
- 274nmFYTFaya-Largeau AirportFaya-Largeau
- 474nmAEHAbeche AirportAbeche
- 495nmHSSGSabera Geneina AirportGeneina
- 507nmDOGDongola AirportDongola
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HL56 on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,668 nm | 11h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,817 nm | 11h 36m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,005 nm | 12h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,356 nm | 12h 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,423 nm | 13h 1m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,455 nm | 13h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,474 nm | 13h 8m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,816 nm | 13h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HL56?
- Matan al-Sarra Air Base's longest paved runway is 11,013 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HL56?
- Matan al-Sarra Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,013 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HL56?
- The closest alternate is Kufra Airport (AKF), about 171 nm away, followed by Ouadi Doum Air Base (FTFY) at 211 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HL56 to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 15m (4,668 nm), New York about 11h 36m (4,817 nm), Washington DC about 12h 2m (5,005 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.