Benina International Airport

HLLB / BEN

Benina, LY

Last Updated
Mar 2, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 47 hours ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
15 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HLLB 021000Z 06015KT 9999 SCT020 17/08 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 433 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,433 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LLB
15L
33R ✈️
15R
33L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15L/33R
Active: 33R
11,732 ft 148 ft ASP 150°
0.0 kt 15.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 15R/33L
Active: 33L
11,731 ft 148 ft ASP 150°
0.0 kt 15.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Benina International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HLLB
IATA Code: BEN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 433 ft MSL

Location

City: Benina
Country: LY
Latitude: 32.096802°
Longitude: 20.269501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 15L/33R
Length: 11,732 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 11,731 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Benina International Airport

Overview

Benina International Airport serves the coastal region of northeastern Libya, located near the city of Benghazi. Situated at an elevation of 433 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport features two parallel asphalt runways, each approximately 11,700 feet in length, capable of supporting substantial commercial and military aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location at coordinates 32.096802, 20.269501 suggests potential maritime meteorological influences, including potential sea breezes and variable wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal variations typical of Mediterranean coastal environments, with potential wind shifts between runway 15 and runway 33 orientations. Temperature and visibility can vary significantly based on regional atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

Benina International Airport's dual parallel runways (15L/33R and 15R/33L) provide operational flexibility for different wind scenarios and traffic management. The nearly identical runway lengths of 11,732 and 11,731 feet offer substantial landing and takeoff capabilities for medium to large aircraft. The airport's positioning near the Mediterranean coast may introduce unique terrain and wind considerations for approaching and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the 15/33 orientation providing options for different wind angles. The extensive runway lengths (over 11,700 feet) provide significant margin for diverse aircraft performance envelopes. Pilots should prepare for potential coastal meteorological variability and conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during flight planning.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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.