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HL56

Matan al-Sarra Air Base ·

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,769 ft / 539 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Runway Summary
01L/19R11,013 ftAsphaltLIGHTED
01R/19L7,491 ftAsphaltUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Matan al-Sarra Air Base (HL56), Libya. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 1,769 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Matan al-Sarra Air Base
ICAO / IATA
HL56 / —
Municipality
Country
Region
LY-KF
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Official Website
—
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 01L / 19R
LIGHTED
Length: 11,013 ft / 3,357 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 9.3° / 189.3°
RWY 01L
No ILS
RWY 19R
No ILS
Runway 01R / 19L
UNLIT
Length: 7,491 ft / 2,283 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 9° / 189°
RWY 01R
No ILS
RWY 19L
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

HLKF
Kufra Airport
316 km
FTFY
Ouadi Doum Air Base
391 km
FTTY
Faya-Largeau Airport
507 km
FTTC
Abeche Airport
878 km
HSSG
Sabera Geneina Airport
916 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified