Mitiga International Airport

HLLM / MJI

Tripoli, LY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
15 kt
120°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HLLM 041800Z 12015KT 7000 SKC 19/09 Q1022

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HLLM 041100Z 0412/0512 12008KT 8000 NSC BECMG 0415/0417 06010KT BECMG 0421/0423 12012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 8 kt
Visibility: 8 km
21:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 120° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LLM
03
21
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,000 ft 148 ft ASP 30°
0.0 kt 15.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
11,155 ft 148 ft ASP 103°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HLLM

3,340 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
3%
MVFR
92.7%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
1%

Mitiga International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 4.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 156 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 156 kt
Calm Winds: 10.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
6.3%
E
8.4%
SE
10.5%
S
7.3%
SW
22.2%
W
15%
NW
13%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.4°C
Range: 8°C to 41°C
8°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,340 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mitiga International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HLLM
IATA Code: MJI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Tripoli
Country: LY
Latitude: 32.891770°
Longitude: 13.287878°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mitiga International Airport

Overview

Mitiga International Airport serves as the primary airport for Tripoli, Libya, located at coordinates 32.891770, 13.287878. Positioned at a low elevation of 36 ft mean sea level, the airport features two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling large aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The coastal Mediterranean location of Mitiga International Airport can produce variable wind conditions typical of northern Libyan terrain. With two long runways (03/21 at 6000ft and 10/28 at 11155ft), pilots have flexibility in selecting runway alignment based on prevailing wind direction.

Notable Features

The airport's substantial runway lengths accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements. Its proximity to Tripoli and low elevation profile suggest a relatively flat surrounding terrain, which can provide stable approach and departure conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28, being the longest at 11,155 feet, provides an extended landing surface that offers additional margin for varied aircraft performance characteristics. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind components given the airport's coastal Mediterranean geographic positioning and utilize the dual runway configuration accordingly.

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.