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Medium airport

Matan al-Sarra Air Base

ICAO HL56
Coordinates
21.6877°N, 21.8309°E
Elevation
1,769 ft (539 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
LY-KF
Time zone
Tripoli(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
18:54
Civil dusk
19:16

About 12h 38m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Matan al-Sarra Air Base

The Maaten al-Sarra Air Base is an airbase in southernmost Libya located near the Ma'tan as-Sarra oasis in the Kufra district. It is one of the 13 military airbases in Libya.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01L / 19R11,013 ft / 3,357 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
01R / 19L7,491 ft / 2,283 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TRIPOLI FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Libya airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Matan al-Sarra Air Base located?

Matan al-Sarra Air Base is medium airport located in Libya, at an elevation of 1,769 ft (539 m).

How many runways does Matan al-Sarra Air Base have?

Matan al-Sarra Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 11,013 ft / 3,357 m.

What time zone is Matan al-Sarra Air Base in?

Matan al-Sarra Air Base is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Matan al-Sarra Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Matan al-Sarra Air Base is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Matan al-Sarra Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.