Airports / Libya / HL77
Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base.
Libya · 253 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
21 ratings
0
Operators based
253
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 11
Libya airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 21 Google ratings , ranked against 11 rated Libya fields.
75 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mitiga International Airport (MJI).
Overview
Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base (HL77) is a mid-sized airport serving Libya. The airport sits 253 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HL77 for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mitiga International Airport (MJI, 75 nm), Remada Air Base (DTTD, 78 nm), and Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE, 101 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,500-foot paved runway, HL77 can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HL77 depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from HL77.
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Field capability
ICAO
HL77
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
—
Elevation
253 ft
Coordinates
32.4734° N · 11.8979° 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 253 ft, HL77 sits lower than 69% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,500 ft
- 10L/28R10,500 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 10R/28L10,500 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,500 ft
HL77's 10,500 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.
- 75nmMJIMitiga International AirportTripoli
- 78nmDTTDRemada Air BaseRemada
- 101nmDJEDjerba Zarzis International AirportMellita
- 125nmGAEGabès Matmata International AirportGabès
- 142nmEBMEl Borma AirportEl Borma
- 148nmSFASfax Thyna International AirportSfax
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HL77 on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,850 nm | 9h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,002 nm | 9h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,192 nm | 10h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,526 nm | 10h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,659 nm | 11h 14m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,659 nm | 11h 14m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,695 nm | 11h 19m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,115 nm | 12h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HL77?
- Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base's longest paved runway is 10,500 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 HL77?
- Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,500 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to HL77?
- The closest alternate is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), about 75 nm away, followed by Remada Air Base (DTTD) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HL77 to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 21m (3,850 nm), New York about 9h 42m (4,002 nm), Washington DC about 10h 9m (4,192 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.