Al Abraq International Airport

LAQ HLLQ  Al Albraq, LY

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LAQ at a glance

  • What it is: Al Abraq International Airport is a regional airport serving Al Albraq, LY.
  • Codes: LAQ on your ticket, HLLQ on the radar.
  • Size: 2 runways at 2,157 ft above sea level.
  • Local time zone: Africa/Tripoli (UTC+2), so every time shown for LAQ is local rather than UTC.
2
Runways
2157 ft
Field elevation

About Al Abraq International Airport

Al Abraq International Airport lies in the temperate mid-latitudes at 32.79° N, 21.95° E, on Africa/Tripoli time (UTC+2).

Al Abraq International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 11,824 ft by 148 ft, which puts the field in the long-haul capable category: widebodies operate comfortably, though the very longest sectors may need a payload trade. The surface is asphalt. None of them carry runway lighting, which restricts operations to daylight and good visibility.

Runway 10/28 is aligned roughly east/west, which is the clearest hint you get about the prevailing wind here: runways are built to face the wind that blows most often, because aircraft take off and land into it. With 2 runways across 2 different headings, crews can pick whichever best suits the wind.

The runways are not interchangeable. 03/21 is 6,214 ft against 10/28's 11,824 ft, a difference of 5,610 ft, so the shorter one generally takes regional traffic while the longer handles anything heavy.

Runways at LAQ

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
10/28 11,824 ft (3,604 m) 148 ft Asphalt Unlit
03/21 6,214 ft (1,894 m) 190 ft Asphalt Unlit

Runway numbers are the magnetic heading rounded to ten degrees, which is why they change when the magnetic field drifts - runway numbers explained.

IATA / ICAO
LAQ / HLLQ
Location
Al Albraq, LY 32.789, 21.955
Time zone
Africa/Tripoli
Opened
Website

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Data sources and review

Reviewed 2026-07-29 by Flight-Tracker.net Editorial Team

This profile is generated from the airport's published coordinates, elevation and runway records. It does not claim live terminal or passenger totals.

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Frequently asked questions about LAQ

What is the airport code for Al Abraq International Airport?

Al Abraq International Airport uses the IATA code LAQ on tickets and baggage tags, and the ICAO code HLLQ in flight plans and on radar. The leading “H” in HLLQ is the region marker: ICAO codes are grouped geographically, which is why airports near each other usually share their first letter or two while their IATA codes look unrelated.

How many runways does LAQ have?

Al Abraq International Airport operates 2 runways. The field sits at 2,157 ft above sea level.

What time zone is LAQ in?

Al Abraq International Airport operates on Africa/Tripoli local time. Scheduled departure and arrival times for this airport are always published in local time, not UTC.

Can I track flights at LAQ live?

Yes. The map on this page shows every aircraft broadcasting its position within about 55 km of Al Abraq International Airport. The boards split them into departures, arrivals and traffic passing overhead, all timed in Africa/Tripoli.