Airports / Libya / LTD
Ghadames Airport.
Ghadames, Libya · 1,122 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
HLTD
IATA LTD
0
Operators based
1,122
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
96 nm
To the nearest alternate
El Borma Airport (EBM).
Overview
Located in Ghadames, Libya, Ghadames Airport (HLTD / LTD) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,122 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 LTD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are El Borma Airport (EBM, 96 nm), Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (IAM, 126 nm), and Remada Air Base (DTTD, 134 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,811-foot paved runway, LTD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LTD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ghadames.
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Field capability
ICAO
HLTD
IATA
LTD
FAA / Local
HLTD
Elevation
1,122 ft
Coordinates
30.1455° N · 9.7021° 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 1,122 ft, LTD sits higher than 54% of the 13 Libya fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,811 ft
- 06/2411,811 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 01/196,516 ft × 131 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,811 ft
LTD's 11,811 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.
- 96nmEBMEl Borma AirportEl Borma
- 126nmIAMZarzaitine - In Aménas AirportIn Aménas
- 134nmDTTDRemada Air BaseRemada
- 179nmHL77Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base
- 205nmHMEHassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem AirportHassi Messaoud
- 213nmVVZIllizi Takhamalt AirportIllizi
Location
Open the full mapHLTD · Ghadames Airport · Ghadames, Libya
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LTD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,840 nm | 9h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,990 nm | 9h 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,177 nm | 10h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,532 nm | 10h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,611 nm | 11h 7m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,645 nm | 11h 12m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,646 nm | 11h 12m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,178 nm | 12h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LTD?
- Ghadames Airport's longest paved runway is 11,811 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 LTD?
- Ghadames Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,811 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to LTD?
- The closest alternate is El Borma Airport (EBM), about 96 nm away, followed by Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport (IAM) at 126 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LTD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 20m (3,840 nm), New York about 9h 41m (3,990 nm), Washington DC about 10h 7m (4,177 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.