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Airports / Libya / BEN
Large airport · BEN
Benina International Airport.
Benina, Libya · 433 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
968 ratings
0
Operators based
433
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Benina, LibyaELEV 433 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
968
Google reviews
ratings on Google
433
Field elevation
feet above sea level
95
Nearest alternate
nm to LAQ
Field standing
95 nm
To the nearest alternate
Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ).
Overview
Benina International Airport (HLLB / BEN) is a large commercial airport serving Benina, Libya. Field elevation is 433 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BEN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ, 95 nm), Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ, 109 nm), and Bombah Airport (HL68, 146 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,732-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BEN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Benghazi and Soluch Airfield. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BEN to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The staff was friendly and helpful, and the security was efficient.”
abdou boubou4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff was friendly and helpful, and the security was efficient.”
abdou boubou4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
HLLB
IATA
BEN
FAA / Local
HLLB
Elevation
433 ft
Coordinates
32.0968° N · 20.2695° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Libya fields
state range 33–2,296 ft
At 433 ft, BEN sits lower than 54% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,732 ft
- 15L/33R11,732 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15R/33L11,731 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,732 ft
BEN's 11,732 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.
- 95nmLAQAl Abraq International AirportAl Albraq
- 109nmLMQMarsa al Brega AirportMarsa al Brega
- 146nmHL68Bombah AirportBombah
- 198nmSRXSirt International Airport / Ghardabiya AirbaseSirt
- 283nmCHQChania International AirportSouda
- 311nmKLXKalamata AirportKalamata
Location
Open the full mapHLLB · Benina International Airport · Benina, Libya
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BEN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,204 nm | 10h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,358 nm | 10h 32m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,551 nm | 10h 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,854 nm | 11h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,011 nm | 12h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,051 nm | 12h 9m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,089 nm | 12h 14m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,187 nm | 12h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BEN?
- Benina International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,732 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 BEN?
- Benina International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,732 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BEN?
- The closest alternate is Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ), about 95 nm away, followed by Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ) at 109 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BEN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 11m (4,204 nm), New York about 10h 32m (4,358 nm), Washington DC about 10h 59m (4,551 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.