Kufra Airport (HLKF)
Medium airport · Kufra, Al Kufrah District, Libya
Airport data
| Name | Kufra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HLKF |
| IATA | AKF |
| Elevation | 1,367 ft (417 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°10'43" E 23°18'50" 24.17870, 23.31400 |
| Location | Kufra, Al Kufrah District, Libya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 12,007 ft (3660 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 12,007 ft (3660 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kufra Airport at a glance
Kufra Airport is a medium airport in Kufra, Al Kufrah District, Libya, known to airline systems as AKF. The field elevation of 1,367 ft (417 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HLKF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02L/20R — offers 12,007 ft (3660 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02L points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HLKF 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 Kufra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matan al-Sarra Air Base | HL56 | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Ouadi Doum Air Base | FTFY | 707 km (382 NM) |
| Marsa al Brega Airport | HLMB | 782 km (422 NM) |
| Faya-Largeau Airport | FTTY | 821 km (443 NM) |
| Asyut International Airport | HEAT | 835 km (451 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kufra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,367 ft field elevation of Kufra 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 Kufra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kufra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kufra Airport is HLKF, and its IATA code is AKF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kufra Airport above sea level?
Kufra Airport sits at an elevation of 1,367 feet (417 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kufra Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.1787, 23.3140 — in Kufra, Al Kufrah District, Libya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Matan al-Sarra Air Base, about 316 km away.
Does HLKF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HLKF 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 Kufra Airport?
Kufra Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02L/20R, measures 12,007 ft (3660 m) with a ASP surface.