Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase

HLGD / SRX

Sirt, LY

Last Updated
Dec 31, 07:40Z

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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
10 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HLGD 31////Z 26010KT 9999 SCT025 11/03 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 267 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,767 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LGD
13
31 ✈️
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
11,807 ft 148 ft ASP 134°
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
11,807 ft 148 ft ASP 179°
1.7 kt 9.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HLGD
IATA Code: SRX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 267 ft MSL

Location

City: Sirt
Country: LY
Latitude: 31.063499°
Longitude: 16.594999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 11,807 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 11,807 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase

Overview

Sirt International Airport, located in Sirt, Libya, serves as a medium-sized airport with significant strategic importance. Situated at 31.063499, 16.594999 with an elevation of 267 feet MSL, the airport provides critical infrastructure for regional aviation operations. The facility includes two substantial asphalted runways, each 11,807 feet in length, capable of supporting a wide range of aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Libya's coastal Mediterranean climate influences the airport's meteorological conditions, with potential for significant temperature and wind variations. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal effects due to the airport's relatively low elevation and proximity to coastal regions. The dual runway configuration (13/31 and 18/36) offers operational flexibility in managing crosswind and wind direction changes.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position near the Mediterranean coast presents unique terrain considerations for aviators. With two parallel runways of identical length, the airport provides robust operational capacity and redundancy. The substantial 11,807-foot runway lengths accommodate large aircraft and provide generous landing/takeoff margins.

Approach Considerations

Approach procedures should carefully consider the airport's dual runway configuration and potential regional wind patterns. The 13/31 and 18/36 runways offer multiple orientation options for landing and departure. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during flight planning, leveraging the airport's comprehensive runway infrastructure.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.