Kufra Airport

HLKF / AKF

Kufra, LY

Last Updated
Dec 29, 06:00Z

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METAR HLKF 290600Z 00000KT CAVOK 10/02 Q1024

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Airport Runway Layout

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LKF
02L
20R
02R
20L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02L/20R 12,007 ft 100 ft ASP 15°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
15° angle
02R/20L 12,007 ft 148 ft ASP 15°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
15° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kufra Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HLKF
IATA Code: AKF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,367 ft MSL

Location

City: Kufra
Country: LY
Latitude: 24.178699°
Longitude: 23.313999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 02L/20R
Length: 12,007 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 02R/20L
Length: 12,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kufra Airport

Overview

Kufra Airport serves the southeastern region of Libya, located at coordinates 24.178699, 23.313999 in a remote desert area. As a medium-sized airport with significant runway capacity, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Kufra district at an elevation of 1367 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's desert location suggests significant potential for temperature variations and potential wind-driven dust conditions. Pilots should anticipate high daytime temperatures and potential thermal turbulence given the airport's elevation and geographical context in an arid environment.

Notable Features

Kufra Airport features two parallel runways, both 02L/20R and 02R/20L, each measuring 12,007 feet in length and constructed with asphalt surfaces. The dual parallel runway configuration provides operational flexibility and redundancy, allowing for simultaneous or alternate runway operations depending on wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

With runways aligned at 02/20 headings, pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind scenarios typical of desert environments. The substantial 12,007-foot runway lengths provide ample space for most aircraft types, offering considerable landing and takeoff performance margins in the challenging desert terrain.

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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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.