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Small airport

Waw Al Kabir Airport

ICAO HL79
Coordinates
25.3568°N, 16.8100°E
Elevation
1,465 ft (447 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
LY-MQ
Time zone
Tripoli(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:17
Civil dusk
19:40

About 12h 44m 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 Waw Al Kabir Airport

Waw Al Kabir Airport is a small airport in Libya. It sits at an elevation of 1,465 ft (447 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 12,480 ft / 3,804 m. It observes Africa/Tripoli local time.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 2412,480 ft / 3,804 m100 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 Waw Al Kabir Airport located?

Waw Al Kabir Airport is small airport located in Libya, at an elevation of 1,465 ft (447 m).

How many runways does Waw Al Kabir Airport have?

Waw Al Kabir Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 12,480 ft / 3,804 m.

What time zone is Waw Al Kabir Airport in?

Waw Al Kabir Airport is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Waw Al Kabir Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Waw Al Kabir Airport is approximately 3.3° 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. Waw Al Kabir Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.