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Ghat Airport.
Ghat, Libya · 2,296 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
HLGT
IATA GHT
0
Operators based
2,296
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tiska Djanet Airport (DJG).
Overview
Ghat Airport (HLGT / GHT) sits in Ghat, Libya, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 2,296 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list GHT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Tiska Djanet Airport (DJG, 64 nm), Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ, 125 nm), and Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (IAM, 177 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,811-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from GHT 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 GHT to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HLGT
IATA
GHT
FAA / Local
HLGT
Elevation
2,296 ft
Coordinates
25.1456° N · 10.1426° 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 2,296 ft, GHT sits higher than 92% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,811 ft
- 17/3511,811 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/246,643 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,811 ft
GHT's 11,811 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.
- 64nmDJGTiska Djanet AirportDjanet
- 125nmVVZIllizi Takhamalt AirportIllizi
- 177nmIAMZarzaitine - In Aménas AirportIn Aménas
- 258nmSEBSabha AirportSabha
- 268nmBCQBrak AirportBrak
- 271nmDZ-0016Amguid Regional AirportIdlès
Location
Open the full mapHLGT · Ghat Airport · Ghat, Libya
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GHT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,039 nm | 9h 48m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,184 nm | 10h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,368 nm | 10h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,746 nm | 11h 26m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,755 nm | 11h 27m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,785 nm | 11h 32m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,838 nm | 11h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,375 nm | 12h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GHT?
- Ghat Airport's longest paved runway is 11,811 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 GHT?
- Ghat Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,811 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GHT?
- The closest alternate is Tiska Djanet Airport (DJG), about 64 nm away, followed by Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) at 125 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GHT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 48m (4,039 nm), New York about 10h 8m (4,184 nm), Washington DC about 10h 33m (4,368 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.