Al Abraq International Airport is a large airport serving Al Albraq, Libya. Its IATA code is LAQ and its ICAO code is HLLQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,157 ft (657 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 11,824 ft (3,604 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Tripoli time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LAQ
- ICAO code
- HLLQ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,157 ft (657 m)
- Coordinates
- 32.7890, 21.9549
- Time zone
- Africa/Tripoli
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,214 ft · 1,894 m | 190 ft · 58 m | Asphalt | No |
| 10/28 | 11,824 ft · 3,604 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Al Abraq International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BEN Benina International Airport | Benina, Libya | 176 km · 109 mi |
| CHQ Chania International Airport | Souda, Greece | 366 km · 227 mi |
| KIT Kithira Airport | Kithira Island, Greece | 400 km · 249 mi |
| HER Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Heraklion, Greece | 411 km · 255 mi |
| KLX Kalamata Airport | Kalamata, Greece | 476 km · 296 mi |
| MLO Milos Airport | Milos Island, Greece | 492 km · 306 mi |
| JTR Santorini International Airport | Santorini Island, Greece | 515 km · 320 mi |
| PAS Paros National Airport | Paros, Greece | 552 km · 343 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LAQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,118 | 695 | 604 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,211 | 1,374 | 1,194 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,417 | 1,502 | 1,305 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,758 | 1,714 | 1,489 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,340 | 2,076 | 1,804 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,236 | 3,253 | 2,827 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,586 | 4,093 | 3,556 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,089 | 5,026 | 4,368 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,140 | 5,058 | 4,395 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,182 | 5,706 | 4,958 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,353 | 5,812 | 5,050 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,572 | 5,948 | 5,169 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,036 | 6,236 | 5,419 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,476 | 7,131 | 6,196 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,517 | 7,156 | 6,219 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,347 | 9,536 | 8,287 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | BENGHAZI APP | 126.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Al Abraq International Airport?
The IATA code of Al Abraq International Airport is LAQ and its ICAO code is HLLQ.
Where is Al Abraq International Airport located?
Al Abraq International Airport is in Al Albraq, Al Jabal al Akhdar District, Libya, at 32.7890, 21.9549.
What time zone is Al Abraq International Airport in?
Al Abraq International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Tripoli. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Al Abraq International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 11,824 ft (3,604 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Al Abraq International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Benina International Airport (BEN), about 176 km (109 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.