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Ghardabiya Airbase
Libyan air base / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ghardabiya Airbase is a dual-function airbase for the Libyan Air Force 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of the Mediterranean coastal city of Sirte.[4] It also incorporates an airport for civilian use.[5]
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![]() United States Department of Defense reconnaissance photo of hangars at Ghardabiya | |||||||||||||||
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Airport type | Military/Public | ||||||||||||||
Serves | Sirte, Libya | ||||||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 270 ft / 82 m | ||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 31°03′38″N 16°36′42″E | ||||||||||||||
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All runways have 305 metres (1,001 ft) displaced thresholds.
The Sirte non-directional beacon (Ident: SRT) is located 7.8 nautical miles (14.4 km) north of the airport, in the city. The Sirte VOR-DME (Ident: SRT) is located on the field.[6][7]