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Waddan Airport (HL72) — Libya

At a glance

Runways: 11/29
Elevation: 910 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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58% Data Complete 30 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 1/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HL72
Name: Waddan Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 29.1392
Longitude: 16.160299
Elevation: 910 ft
Country: Libya
Municipality: N/A
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 1986x21m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Libya Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 5d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48 working hours before departure; recommend 5 working days
Landing Lead Time: Minimum 48 working hours; recommend 5 working days due to security processing

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require full permits with security clearance. Extended processing times likely.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers HL72. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HL69 Al Jufra Airport 9 NM HLON Hon Airport 10 NM HLZA Zella 74 Airport 68 NM HL82 Ghani Field Airport 76 NM HLRA Dahra Airport 95 NM HLGD Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase 118 NM HL66 Tamanhint Airport 139 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HL72 require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Waddan Airport (Libya). Permit details for Libya
Where is HL72 located?: Waddan Airport (HL72) is located in Libya.
How long is the runway at HL72?: The main runway at Waddan Airport (11/29) measures 1986x21m.

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