Marsa al Brega Airport (HLMB)
Medium airport · Marsa al Brega, Al Wahat District, Libya
Airport data
| Name | Marsa al Brega Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HLMB |
| IATA | LMQ |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°22'41" E 19°34'35" 30.37810, 19.57640 |
| Location | Marsa al Brega, Al Wahat District, Libya |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,220 ft (2201 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Marsa al Brega Airport at a glance
Marsa al Brega Airport is a medium airport in Marsa al Brega, Al Wahat District, Libya, known to airline systems as LMQ. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HLMB 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, 15/33, offers 7,220 ft (2201 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HLMB 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 Marsa al Brega Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benina International Airport | HLLB | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase | HLGD | 295 km (159 NM) |
| Al Abraq International Airport | HLLQ | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Bombah Airport | HLBU | 408 km (220 NM) |
| Brak Airport | LY-BCQ | 598 km (323 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marsa al Brega Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Marsa al Brega 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 Marsa al Brega Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marsa al Brega Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marsa al Brega Airport is HLMB, and its IATA code is LMQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marsa al Brega Airport above sea level?
Marsa al Brega Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marsa al Brega Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.3781, 19.5764 — in Marsa al Brega, Al Wahat District, Libya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benina International Airport, about 202 km away.
Does HLMB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HLMB 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 Marsa al Brega Airport?
Marsa al Brega Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,220 ft (2201 m) with a ASP surface.