Airports / Libya / LAQ
Al Abraq International Airport.
Al Albraq, Libya · 2,157 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
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248 ratings
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2,157
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 11
Libya airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 248 Google ratings , ranked against 11 rated Libya fields.
62 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bombah Airport (HL68).
Overview
Al Abraq International Airport (HLLQ / LAQ) sits in Al Albraq, Libya, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 2,157 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LAQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bombah Airport (HL68, 62 nm), Benina International Airport (BEN, 95 nm), and Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ, 189 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,824-foot paved runway, LAQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LAQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Al Bayda and Beida. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Al Albraq.
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Field capability
ICAO
HLLQ
IATA
LAQ
FAA / Local
HLLQ
Elevation
2,157 ft
Coordinates
32.7890° N · 21.9549° 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 2,157 ft, LAQ sits higher than 85% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,824 ft
- 10/2811,824 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 03/216,214 ft × 190 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,824 ft
LAQ's 11,824 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.
- 62nmHL68Bombah AirportBombah
- 95nmBENBenina International AirportBenina
- 189nmLMQMarsa al Brega AirportMarsa al Brega
- 197nmCHQChania International AirportSouda
- 221nmGR-0109(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force BaseKasteli
- 222nmHERHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHeraklion
Location
Open the full mapHLLQ · Al Abraq International Airport · Al Albraq, Libya
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LAQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,245 nm | 10h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,400 nm | 10h 38m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,593 nm | 11h 5m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,886 nm | 11h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,051 nm | 12h 9m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,106 nm | 12h 16m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,145 nm | 12h 22m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,152 nm | 12h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LAQ?
- Al Abraq International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,824 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 LAQ?
- Al Abraq International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,824 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to LAQ?
- The closest alternate is Bombah Airport (HL68), about 62 nm away, followed by Benina International Airport (BEN) at 95 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LAQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 16m (4,245 nm), New York about 10h 38m (4,400 nm), Washington DC about 11h 5m (4,593 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.