Airports / Libya / MJI
Mitiga International Airport.
Tripoli, Libya · 36 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.7/5
Google rating
1,653 ratings
1
Operators based
36
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
75 nm
To the nearest alternate
Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base (HL77).
Overview
Mitiga International Airport (HLLM / MJI) sits in Tripoli, Libya, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 36 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base (HL77, 75 nm), Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE, 139 nm), and Remada Air Base (DTTD, 151 nm). With a single 11,155-foot paved runway, MJI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MJI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Mellaha Army Airfield and Okba Ben Nafi Air Base. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Tripoli.
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Field capability
ICAO
HLLM
IATA
MJI
FAA / Local
HLLM
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
32.8918° N · 13.2879° 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 36 ft, MJI sits lower than 85% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,155 ft
- 10/2811,155 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,155 ft
MJI's 11,155 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 75nmHL77Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base
- 139nmDJEDjerba Zarzis International AirportMellita
- 151nmDTTDRemada Air BaseRemada
- 160nmLMPLampedusa AirportLampedusa
- 170nmSFASfax Thyna International AirportSfax
- 176nmGAEGabès Matmata International AirportGabès
Location
Open the full mapHLLM · Mitiga International Airport · Tripoli, Libya
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MJI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,893 nm | 9h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,046 nm | 9h 49m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,236 nm | 10h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,563 nm | 11h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,701 nm | 11h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,712 nm | 11h 21m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,749 nm | 11h 27m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,100 nm | 12h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MJI?
- Mitiga International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,155 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 MJI?
- Mitiga International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,155 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MJI?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Mitiga International Airport as a home base, including AMI Expeditionary Healthcare. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to MJI?
- The closest alternate is Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base (HL77), about 75 nm away, followed by Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE) at 139 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MJI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 27m (3,893 nm), New York about 9h 49m (4,046 nm), Washington DC about 10h 15m (4,236 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.