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Kufra Airport.
Kufra, Libya · 1,367 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,367
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
171 nm
To the nearest alternate
Matan al-Sarra Air Base (HL56).
Overview
Kufra Airport, listed as HLKF / AKF, is a mid-sized airport in Kufra, Libya. The field lies at an elevation of 1,367 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
AKF has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Matan al-Sarra Air Base (HL56, 171 nm), Ouadi Doum Air Base (FTFY, 382 nm), and Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ, 422 nm). AKF offers 2 runways, the longest 12,007-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of AKF vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AKF, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
HLKF
IATA
AKF
FAA / Local
HLKF
Elevation
1,367 ft
Coordinates
24.1787° N · 23.3140° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Libya fields
state range 33–2,296 ft
At 1,367 ft, AKF sits higher than 62% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,007 ft
- 02L/20R12,007 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02R/20L12,007 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,007 ft
AKF's 12,007 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.
- 171nmHL56Matan al-Sarra Air Base
- 382nmFTFYOuadi Doum Air BaseWadi Doum
- 422nmLMQMarsa al Brega AirportMarsa al Brega
- 444nmFYTFaya-Largeau AirportFaya-Largeau
- 451nmATZAsyut International AirportAsyut
- 470nmABSAbu Simbel AirportAbu Simbel
Location
Open the full mapHLKF · Kufra Airport · Kufra, Libya
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AKF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,632 nm | 11h 10m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,783 nm | 11h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,973 nm | 11h 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,306 nm | 12h 44m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,421 nm | 13h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,440 nm | 13h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,455 nm | 13h 5m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,672 nm | 13h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AKF?
- Kufra Airport's longest paved runway is 12,007 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 AKF?
- Kufra Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AKF?
- The closest alternate is Matan al-Sarra Air Base (HL56), about 171 nm away, followed by Ouadi Doum Air Base (FTFY) at 382 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AKF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 10m (4,632 nm), New York about 11h 31m (4,783 nm), Washington DC about 11h 58m (4,973 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.