Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ / HLLQ) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Al Albraq, Libya
Al Abraq
LAQ/HLLQ
Updated Tue 27 Oct, 23:06 local
- Active runway
- 10
- METAR wind
- Unavailable
- Best spot
- Short final 10 - sunny side
- Sun
- 317° / -65°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
Category n/a
Night
Sun below the useful photo window
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Live METAR was unavailable, so the wind vector assumes calm air and prefers the longer runways.
Best Al Abraq (LAQ) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
Live weather
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Runway alerts for Al Abraq International Airport
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at LAQ, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 10 - sunny side Runway 10 | BACKLIT / GLARE | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00-17:00. Avoid 07:00-12:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 10 · Dep 10
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 103° | 11,824 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 28 | 283° | 11,824 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 03 | 30° | 6,214 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 21 | 210° | 6,214 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Al Abraq (HLLQ)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.100 | Published |
| Approach | 126.500 | Published |
| Departure | 124.025 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.775 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 129.825 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 133.525 | Assigned |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Al Abraq (LAQ/HLLQ)
Which runway is active at Al Abraq (LAQ/HLLQ) right now?
As of the latest cycle local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 10. The METAR wind is unavailable. 10 is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Al Abraq (LAQ) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 115° azimuth and 14° elevation. Short final 10 - sunny side scores 70/100, 1234 m from runway 10, view bearing 73.5°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 239° and 20°. Short final 10 - sunny side scores 93/100 on a 73.5° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Al Abraq International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ/HLLQ) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at HLLQ spotting locations?
HLLQ spotting locations sun direction: Short final 10 - sunny side (runway 10) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00-17:00. Avoid 07:00-12:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Al Abraq (LAQ)?
Short final 10 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 10 centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Al Abraq (HLLQ)?
Monitor Tower 118.1 MHz, Approach 126.5 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.1 MHz.
How do I know when Al Abraq (LAQ) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near unavailable, so 10 remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/HLLQ#runway-alerts