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HL56
Matan al-Sarra Air Base ·
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,769 ft / 539 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Matan al-Sarra Air Base (HL56), located in the region of, Libya. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,769 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Matan al-Sarra Air Base
ICAO / IATA
HL56 / —
Municipality
Country
Region
LY-KF — Al Kufrah District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,769 ft
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Runway 01L / 19R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,013 ft / 3,357 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 9.3° / 189.3°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 9.3° / 189.3°
RWY 01L (9.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19R (189.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 01R / 19L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 7,491 ft / 2,283 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 9° / 189°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 9° / 189°
RWY 01R (9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19L (189°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026