Sabha Airport (HLLS)
Medium airport · Sabha, Sabha District, Libya
Airport data
| Name | Sabha Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HLLS |
| IATA | SEB |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°59'33" E 14°27'58" 26.99245, 14.46616 |
| Location | Sabha, Sabha District, Libya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,778 ft (3590 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sabha Airport at a glance
Sabha Airport is a medium airport in Sabha, Sabha District, Libya, known to airline systems as SEB. The field elevation of 1,427 ft (435 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HLLS 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, 13/31, offers 11,778 ft (3590 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HLLS 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 Sabha Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brak Airport | LY-BCQ | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Ghat Airport | HLGT | 478 km (258 NM) |
| Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport | DAUZ | 490 km (265 NM) |
| Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase | HLGD | 497 km (268 NM) |
| Illizi Takhamalt Airport | DAAP | 580 km (313 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sabha Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,427 ft field elevation of Sabha 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 Sabha Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sabha Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sabha Airport is HLLS, and its IATA code is SEB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sabha Airport above sea level?
Sabha Airport sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet (435 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sabha Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.9925, 14.4662 — in Sabha, Sabha District, Libya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brak Airport, about 76 km away.
Does HLLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HLLS 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 Sabha Airport?
Sabha Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 11,778 ft (3590 m) with a ASP surface.