Airports / Libya / SRX
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase.
Sirt, Libya · 267 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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1,653 ratings
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Operators based
267
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
159 nm
To the nearest alternate
Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ).
Overview
Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase (HLGD / SRX) sits in Sirt, Libya, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 267 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 SRX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ, 159 nm), Benina International Airport (BEN, 198 nm), and Mitiga International Airport (MJI, 201 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,807-foot paved runway, SRX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SRX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Gardabiya and Sirte. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sirt.
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Field capability
ICAO
HLGD
IATA
SRX
FAA / Local
HLGS
Elevation
267 ft
Coordinates
31.0586° N · 16.5971° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Libya fields
state range 33–2,296 ft
At 267 ft, SRX sits lower than 62% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,807 ft
- 13/3111,807 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 18/3611,807 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,807 ft
SRX's 11,807 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.
- 159nmLMQMarsa al Brega AirportMarsa al Brega
- 198nmBENBenina International AirportBenina
- 201nmMJIMitiga International AirportTripoli
- 238nmBCQBrak AirportBrak
- 254nmHL77Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base
- 269nmSEBSabha AirportSabha
Location
Open the full mapHLGD · Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase · Sirt, Libya
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SRX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,094 nm | 9h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,247 nm | 10h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,437 nm | 10h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,761 nm | 11h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,902 nm | 11h 48m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,912 nm | 11h 49m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,948 nm | 11h 54m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,231 nm | 12h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SRX?
- Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase's longest paved runway is 11,807 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 SRX?
- Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,807 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to SRX?
- The closest alternate is Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ), about 159 nm away, followed by Benina International Airport (BEN) at 198 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SRX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 55m (4,094 nm), New York about 10h 17m (4,247 nm), Washington DC about 10h 43m (4,437 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.