Airport code
LAQ — La Abraq Airport
LAQ is the IATA code for La Abraq Airport, an airport serving Al Albraq, Libya. Its ICAO code is HLLQ, and it operates in the Africa/Tripoli time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 32.7887, 21.9643 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2157 ft (657 m).
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About La Abraq Airport
Al Abraq International Airport or Al Bayda International Airport is an airport serving the eastern Libyan city of Bayda. The airport is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east of Bayda, 16 km west of the town of Al Abraq, and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of Libya's Mediterranean coast. The airport is also known as El Beida International Airport or Airport International El Beida la Abraq.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LAQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HLLQ |
| Airport name | La Abraq Airport |
| City | Al Albraq |
| Country | Libya |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 32.7887 |
| Longitude | 21.9643 |
| Elevation | 2157 ft (657 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,824 ft (3,604 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for La Abraq Airport?
The IATA code for La Abraq Airport is LAQ.
What is the ICAO code for La Abraq Airport?
The ICAO code for La Abraq Airport is HLLQ.
Where is LAQ airport located?
La Abraq Airport (LAQ) is located in Al Albraq, Libya.
What time zone is LAQ in?
La Abraq Airport operates in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to LAQ?
The nearest airport to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) is Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benina, about 177 km away.
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