Bombah Airport (HLBU)
Medium airport · Bombah, Darnah District, Libya
Airport data
| Name | Bombah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HL68 |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°27'10" E 23°7'7" 32.45290, 23.11860 |
| Location | Bombah, Darnah District, Libya |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bombah Airport at a glance
Bombah Airport is a medium airport in Bombah, Darnah District, Libya. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HLBU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HLBU 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 Bombah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al Abraq International Airport | HLLQ | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Benina International Airport | HLLB | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Chania International Airport | LGSA | 355 km (192 NM) |
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | LGTL | 366 km (198 NM) |
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | LGIR | 373 km (201 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bombah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Bombah Airport 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 Bombah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bombah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bombah Airport is HL68, 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 Bombah Airport above sea level?
Bombah Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bombah Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.4529, 23.1186 — in Bombah, Darnah District, Libya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Al Abraq International Airport, about 115 km away.
Does HLBU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HLBU 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 Bombah Airport?
Bombah Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a ASP surface.