Kufra Airport – AKF Airport
Kufra Airport is located in the Kufra District of southeastern Libya, specifically east of the city. It serves the capital of Kufra District, Al Jawf. The non-directional beacon and the VOR-DME of Kufra are located on the airfield of Kufra Airport. Air Libya and Libyan Airlines serve the passengers at AKF Airport.
Best Time to Visit
AKF Airport is a public airport operated by the Civil Aviation and Meteorology Bureau. It stands on an elevation of 1,367 feet and has two runways. Runway 02L/20R has a length of 3,660 meters and has an asphalted surface. Runway 02R/20L is closed and no longer in operation. The history of Kufra Airport started way in back the 1930s on what was then Buma Airfield. Air Libya operates twice weekly with a Benghazi-Kufra-Khartum service. Libyan Airlines recently relaunched their Benghazi service in July of 2013. Upgrading of the runways and taxiways of the Kufra Airport is currently underway and estimated to be completed in 20 months. The Salini Construttori, an Italian company, is doing the construction.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers to Al Jawf or other towns in the Kufra Districts will not find a hotel in the area. However, there are a variety of hotels in Benghazi, an hour and 30 minutes away from Kufra via air travel. Air Libya takes passengers from Kufra to Benghazi on twice weekly schedule. Tibesti Hotel is located in the city center of Benghazi offers opulent accommodations complete with a huge indoor pool. Al Fadil Hotel offers well-equipped rooms and offers views of the harbor.
On this page it is easy to search for Kufrah, Libya airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Kufrah, Libya (AKF) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AKF airport.
Most of these AKF
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Kufrah, Libya
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Kufrah, Libya Hotels
View all Kufrah, Libya (AKF) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Kufrah, Libya (AKF) location map.
Weather Forecast for Kufrah, Libya (AKF)
If you planning to travel to Kufrah, Libya (AKF), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:43 AM.
The temperature feels like 83.44999999999999 with a humidity level of 21 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 24 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling north-northeast at a speed of 15 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:01 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/10
Scattered clouds
87°F
High: 90°F
Low: 73°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/11
Clear Sky
81°F
High: 90°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/12
Clear Sky
79°F
High: 88°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/13
Clear Sky
81°F
High: 89°F
Low: 73°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/14
Few clouds
83°F
High: 93°F
Low: 74°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/15
Few clouds
83°F
High: 96°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Kufrah, Libya AKF airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AKF airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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