Airport code
AKF — Kufra Airport
AKF is the IATA code for Kufra Airport, an airport serving Kufra, Libya. Its ICAO code is HLKF, and it operates in the Africa/Tripoli time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 24.1787, 23.3140 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1367 ft (417 m).
Overview
About Kufra Airport
Kufra Airport is an airport serving Al Jawf, capital of the Kufra District in southeastern Libya. The airport is just east of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AKF |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HLKF |
| Airport name | Kufra Airport |
| City | Kufra |
| Country | Libya |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 24.1787 |
| Longitude | 23.3140 |
| Elevation | 1367 ft (417 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 12,007 ft (3,660 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kufra Airport?
The IATA code for Kufra Airport is AKF.
What is the ICAO code for Kufra Airport?
The ICAO code for Kufra Airport is HLKF.
Where is AKF airport located?
Kufra Airport (AKF) is located in Kufra, Libya.
What time zone is AKF in?
Kufra Airport operates in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to AKF?
The nearest airport to Kufra Airport (AKF) is Assiut International Airport (ATZ) in Asyut, about 835 km away.
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