Airport code
BEN — Benina International Airport
BEN is the IATA code for Benina International Airport, an airport serving Benina, Libya. Its ICAO code is HLLB, and it operates in the Africa/Tripoli time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 32.0968, 20.2695 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 433 ft (132 m).
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About Benina International Airport
Benina International Airport serves Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the borough of Benina, 19 kilometres (12 mi) east of Benghazi, from which it takes its name. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation and Meteorology Bureau of Libya and is the second largest in the country after Tripoli International Airport. Benina was a critical airport during the North African Campaign of World War II. Benina International is also the secondary hub of both Buraq Air and flag carrier, Libyan Airlines. In July 2014 all flights to the airport were suspended due to fighting in the area.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BEN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HLLB |
| Airport name | Benina International Airport |
| City | Benina |
| Country | Libya |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 32.0968 |
| Longitude | 20.2695 |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,732 ft (3,576 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Benina International Airport?
The IATA code for Benina International Airport is BEN.
What is the ICAO code for Benina International Airport?
The ICAO code for Benina International Airport is HLLB.
Where is BEN airport located?
Benina International Airport (BEN) is located in Benina, Libya.
What time zone is BEN in?
Benina International Airport operates in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to BEN?
The nearest airport to Benina International Airport (BEN) is La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Albraq, about 177 km away.
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