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Sabha Airport.
Sabha, Libya · 1,427 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
306 ratings
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Operators based
1,427
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 11
Libya airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 306 Google ratings , ranked against 11 rated Libya fields.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Brak Airport (BCQ).
Overview
Sabha Airport, listed as HLLS / SEB, is a mid-sized airport in Sabha, Libya. Field elevation is 1,427 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SEB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Brak Airport (BCQ, 41 nm), Ghat Airport (GHT, 258 nm), and Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (IAM, 265 nm). The field has a single 11,778-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SEB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Sebha. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SEB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HLLS
IATA
SEB
FAA / Local
HLLS
Elevation
1,427 ft
Coordinates
26.9925° N · 14.4662° 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 1,427 ft, SEB sits higher than 69% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,778 ft
- 13/3111,778 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,778 ft
SEB's 11,778 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.
- 41nmBCQBrak AirportBrak
- 258nmGHTGhat AirportGhat
- 265nmIAMZarzaitine - In Aménas AirportIn Aménas
- 269nmSRXSirt International Airport / Ghardabiya AirbaseSirt
- 313nmVVZIllizi Takhamalt AirportIllizi
- 314nmLTDGhadames AirportGhadames
Location
Open the full mapHLLS · Sabha Airport · Sabha, Libya
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SEB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,155 nm | 10h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,304 nm | 10h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,492 nm | 10h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,845 nm | 11h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,919 nm | 11h 50m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,952 nm | 11h 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,960 nm | 11h 56m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,459 nm | 13h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SEB?
- Sabha Airport's longest paved runway is 11,778 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 SEB?
- Sabha Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,778 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SEB?
- The closest alternate is Brak Airport (BCQ), about 41 nm away, followed by Ghat Airport (GHT) at 258 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SEB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 4m (4,155 nm), New York about 10h 25m (4,304 nm), Washington DC about 10h 51m (4,492 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.