Sabha Airport

HLLS / SEB

Sabha, LY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

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Fresh 22 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
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Temperature
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8 kt
120°
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Visibility
Ceiling
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Raw METAR

METAR HLLS 041800Z 12008KT CAVOK 20M04 Q1021

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HLLS 041100Z 0412/0512 12010KT 8000 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: 8 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LLS
06
24
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,596 ft 98 ft ASP 61°
4.1 kt 6.9 kt
59° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
11,778 ft 148 ft ASP 133°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sabha Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HLLS
IATA Code: SEB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,427 ft MSL

Location

City: Sabha
Country: LY
Latitude: 26.992452°
Longitude: 14.466162°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,596 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 11,778 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sabha Airport

Overview

Sabha Airport serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in southern Libya, positioned at coordinates 26.992452, 14.466162. Situated at an elevation of 1,427 feet mean sea level, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Sabha region, supporting regional transportation and potential military/civilian operations.

Flying Conditions

Libya's desert climate produces significant temperature variations and potential wind shifts at this altitude. Pilots should anticipate potential dust and sand conditions that could impact visibility and runway surface conditions, particularly given the airport's geographic location in an arid environment.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways with substantial length: Runway 06/24 measuring 5,596 feet and Runway 13/31 extending 11,778 feet. These extended runway configurations provide operational flexibility for different aircraft types and support various approach and departure scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges, with 06/24 and 13/31 providing different wind interaction angles. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind conditions and consider runway selection based on current meteorological data, utilizing the longer 13/31 runway when possible for increased operational safety margins.

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.