# AKF — Kufra Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AKF. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/akf
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/akf
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/akf.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AKF.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-21T07:08:25.124+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Kufra Airport
- IATA: AKF
- ICAO: HLKF
- City: Kufra
- Country: LY (LY)
- Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
- Distance from city: Just east of Al Jawf (Kufra District capital)
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Kufra Airport (AKF) isn’t your typical civilian air hub. Instead, it serves as a remote lifeline for the oasis town of Kufra, deep in southeastern Libya. Nestled just east of Al Jawf, this airport primarily accommodates NGOs, oilfield workers, and carefully vetted visitors. With Buraq Air as its sole commercial carrier, it connects only to Benghazi a couple of times a week. The small scale and strategic importance of AKF make it more of a controlled gateway than a bustling travel nexus. At a glance AKF operates with one runway and a single terminal, playing host to a handful of flights each week. Expect more formalities than facilities — there are no restaurants or shops on site. Connectivity revolves exclusively around the Benghazi route, leaving travelers to adapt to sporadic schedules that emphasize preparedness and flexibility. Given its location, the airport stands more as a frontier point than a portal to leisure. Terminals & layout The sole terminal at Kufra Airport sees limited foot traffic but robust security measures. Travelers should anticipate thorough checks at multiple checkpoints, beginning with document verifications and extending to orderly processing at pa…

## Terminals (1)

- **Kufra Airport Terminal** — airlines: Buraq Air
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akf/terminals/t1

## Insider tips

- _Time_: Flights to Benghazi only occur two days a week with Buraq Air, so plan backup days in your schedule.
- _Avoid_: Do not rely on airport taxis; arrange for your hotel or contact to meet you at the terminal.
- _Money_: Bring enough cash in Libyan dinars, as card acceptance is rare and ATMs can be unreliable.
- _Local_: Appreciate the surreal approach over vast desert into the green patch of Kufra oasis.
- _Insider_: Security checks are intense and repetitive; keep documents handy and allow extra time.
- _Insider_: For smooth navigation, coordinate with your NGO or tour group in advance, especially for ground handling.
- _Quiet_: AKF is for quick, formal passages; treat it as a step in the journey, not a destination for leisure.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AKF.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/akf/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/akf/departures — HTML page with live departures