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Benina Intl (HLLB/BEN) — Benghazi, Libya

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 15L/33R, 15R/33L
Elevation: 433 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 21:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HLLB
Name: Benina Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 32.096802
Longitude: 20.269501
Elevation: 433 ft
Country: Libya
Municipality: Benghazi
IATA Code: BEN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
Distance from City: 17.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15L/33R

Designation: 15L/33R
Dimensions: 11732 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15R/33L

Designation: 15R/33L
Dimensions: 11731 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.300 MHz
Operations: 126.500 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 127.000 MHz
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: Yes
PPR Contact: Benghazi ATC / Airport Authority
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx LYD 40/ton
Parking Fee: LYD 20/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: LYD
Remarks: LAA fees. Benina International is the main airport for Benghazi.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: NOC fuel. Availability may be sporadic. Check current situation.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Check current security and operational status.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Check NOTAMs carefully. Operational status variable. Security considerations.

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 HLLB. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HL64 Benghazi Aviation Club Airport 14 NM HL59 Al Khadim Airport 47 NM HLZU Zuetina Airport 74 NM HL58 Ajdabiya Airport 80 NM HLLQ Al Abraq International Airport 95 NM HLMB Marsa al Brega Airport 109 NM HLNF Ras Lanuf Airport 131 NM HL80 Sidra Airport 133 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HLLB?: The tower frequency at Benina Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at HLLB?: Benina Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does HLLB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Benina Intl (Libya). Permit details for Libya
Does HLLB require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Benina Intl.
Where is HLLB located?: Benina Intl (HLLB) is located in Benghazi, Libya.
What is the IATA code for HLLB?: The IATA code for Benina Intl is BEN.
Is HLLB a port of entry?: Yes, Benina Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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