Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base (HL77)
Medium airport · An Nuqat al Khams District, Libya
Airport data
| Name | Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HL77 |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°28'24" E 11°53'52" 32.47340, 11.89790 |
| Location | An Nuqat al Khams District, Libya |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 10,500 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 10R/28L | 10,500 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base at a glance
Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base is a medium airport in An Nuqat al Khams District, Libya. The field elevation of 253 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HL77 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 10,500 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HL77 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitiga International Airport | HLLM | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Remada Air Base | DTTD | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Djerba Zarzis International Airport | DTTJ | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Gabès Matmata International Airport | DTTG | 232 km (125 NM) |
| El Borma Airport | DTTR | 263 km (142 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 253 ft field elevation of Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 13 airports and airfields we list for Libya — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base is HL77, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base above sea level?
Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base located?
The airport lies at 32.4734, 11.8979 — in An Nuqat al Khams District, Libya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mitiga International Airport, about 138 km away.
Does HL77 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HL77 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base?
Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 10,500 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.