Ghadames Airport (HLTD)
Medium airport · Ghadames, Nalut District, Libya
Airport data
| Name | Ghadames Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HLTD |
| IATA | LTD |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°8'44" E 9°42'8" 30.14548, 9.70209 |
| Location | Ghadames, Nalut District, Libya |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,516 ft (1986 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
| 06/24 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ghadames Airport at a glance
Ghadames Airport is a medium airport in Ghadames, Nalut District, Libya, known to airline systems as LTD. The field elevation of 1,122 ft (342 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HLTD 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 — 06/24 — offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HLTD 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 Ghadames Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Borma Airport | DTTR | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Zarzaitine - In Aménas Airport | DAUZ | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Remada Air Base | DTTD | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base | HL77 | 332 km (179 NM) |
| Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport | DAUH | 380 km (205 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ghadames Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,122 ft field elevation of Ghadames 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 Ghadames Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ghadames Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ghadames Airport is HLTD, and its IATA code is LTD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ghadames Airport above sea level?
Ghadames Airport sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet (342 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ghadames Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.1455, 9.7021 — in Ghadames, Nalut District, Libya, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Borma Airport, about 179 km away.
Does HLTD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HLTD 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 Ghadames Airport?
Ghadames Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a ASP surface.