Mitiga International Airport (HLLM)
Large airport · Tripoli, Tripoli District, Libya
Airport data
| Name | Mitiga International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HLLM |
| IATA | MJI |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°53'30" E 13°17'16" 32.89177, 13.28788 |
| Location | Tripoli, Tripoli District, Libya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mitiga International Airport at a glance
Mitiga International Airport is a large airport in Tripoli, Tripoli District, Libya, known to airline systems as MJI. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HLLM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HLLM 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 Mitiga International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base | HL77 | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Djerba Zarzis International Airport | DTTJ | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Remada Air Base | DTTD | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Lampedusa Airport | LICD | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Sfax Thyna International Airport | DTTX | 314 km (170 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mitiga International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Mitiga International 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 Mitiga International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mitiga International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mitiga International Airport is HLLM, and its IATA code is MJI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mitiga International Airport above sea level?
Mitiga International Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mitiga International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8918, 13.2879 — in Tripoli, Tripoli District, Libya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base, about 138 km away.
Does HLLM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HLLM 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 Mitiga International Airport?
Mitiga International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a ASP surface.