Update 9/19/23 - Information related to the September 2023 floods:
Airport Opening Hours – 24 hrs
Customs and Immigration availability – 24 hrs
Runway length – 11811 x 148 ft
Fuel availability – Yes
Largest Cargo or Pax Type aircraft – AN124
All equipment available – all GSE equipment available including MDL suitable for B747F
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Airport Overview
Benina International Airport, also known as Benghazi Airport, is serving the eastern part of Libya. It is the second largest airport after Tripoli international airport in Libya and a hub of both Buraq Air and Libyan Arab Airline.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Libya |
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Province or District |
Benghazi |
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Nearest Town or City |
Benina Easten part 19 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Benina International Airport |
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Latitude |
32.095278° |
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Longitude |
20.268611° |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
433 ft / 132 m |
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IATA Code |
BEN |
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ICAO Code |
HLLB |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation and Meteorology Bureau of Libya |
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Management Contact Person |
+218925260279 |
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Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
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Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Airport Picture
1: RWY:15R-33L
2: RWY15L/33R
3: Airport terminal
4: Aircraft parking
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
On 15 July 2017, the airport was reopened for commercial flights after three-years of closure due to fighting in Benghazi.
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Airline |
Destination |
|---|---|
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Afriqiyah Airways |
Alexandria, Amman–Queen Alia, Cairo Istanbul, Khartoum, Kufra, Tripoli–Mitiga, Tunis, Zintan |
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Buraq Air |
Tripoli -Tunis |
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Cham Wings |
Damascus |
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Libyan Arab Airline |
Alexandria, Amman–Queen Alia, Istanbul, Kufra, Tripoli–Mitiga, Tunis |
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Barniq Air |
Tripoli |
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Tunisair |
Tunis |
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link:
4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport receives internationals and domestics flights. UNHAS operates an average of two flights per week.
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Performance for 2020 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
400 |
20 to 25 |
3 to 5 |
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Total Passengers |
25000 |
2300 |
500 |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Runways
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
3,600 m x 45.11 m |
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Orientation |
15R-33L |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway #2 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
3,600 m x 45.11 m |
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Orientation |
15L/33R |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
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Helipad #1 |
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|---|---|
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Present |
Yes |
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Largest Helicopter that can Land |
N/A |
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Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
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Helipad #2 |
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|---|---|
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Present |
Yes |
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Largest Helicopter That Can Land |
N/A |
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Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
For more information on Benina International Airport, please see the following link: https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/AD/HLLB.pdf
Airport Infrastructure Details
Due to the limited capacity of the airport and the ground handling company, a prior confirmation from the ground handling company, landing slots, aviation and parking is required for the issuance of the landing permit.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
CAT-8 |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
No |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Antonov An-124 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Antonov An-124 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A |
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Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
N/A |
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Handling Equipment |
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| Elevators / Hi Loaders | Yes | ||
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Other Comments |
Due to the limited capacity of the airport, the ground handling company requires a confirmation prior landing. |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Benina International Airport, please see the following link:
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
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Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
First 25 MT= 1.5 LYD |
Next 75MT= 3.0 LYD |
Over 100MT= 4.5 LYD |
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Landing USD - $ |
25% extra of landing cost |
25% extra of landing cost |
25% extra of landing cost |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
50% extra of landing cost |
50% extra of landing cost |
50% extra of landing cost |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
100 LYD |
100 LYD |
100 LYD |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
0.721 USD/Litre |
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Avgas |
NIL |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES AND AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
For information on cargo terminal charges and air-bridge charges, please see the following link
https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/GEN/GEN4.1.pdf.
Security
The political situation in Libya remains fragile and the security situation remains unpredictable.
