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Flying in Libya: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Libya: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 81 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Libya
Libya has 81 airports and airfields in our database, of which 8 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Al Abraq International Airport
- Benina International Airport
- Mitiga International Airport
- Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase
- Ghadames Airport
- Ghat Airport
Browse all 81 Libya airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Libya aviation by the numbers
81 airfields on record (7 with scheduled service), 19 airspace volumes, 52 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport62
- Medium airport9
- Closed6
- Large airport4
Longest runways
- Al Jufra Airport13,729 ft
- Nanur Airport12,790 ft
- Waw Al Kabir Airport12,480 ft
- Kufra Airport12,007 ft
- Al Wigh Airport11,975 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.