Al Kufra, January 22, 2026 – The official spokesperson for the Al Kufra Municipal Council announced the arrival of representatives from a specialized Turkish company, commissioned by the Development and Reconstruction Fund, to begin maintenance work on the runways at Al Kufra Airport.
Following the announcement of the airport’s closure for one month, the spokesperson explained that work has already begun on the 400-meter-long old auxiliary runway, which was causing difficulties for aircraft landings and damaging their wheels. It was indicated that the completion of this work is expected within one month.
He added that the Development Fund has commissioned a Turkish company to maintain the main runway, which has been out of service since 1993, noting that the company has already arrived and inspected the site, with implementation set to begin within three months.
He confirmed that flights will resume immediately upon the completion of the auxiliary runway within the month, while work on the main runway proceeds in parallel. This will allow Al Kufra Airport to return to full operational capacity with two runways.
Al Kufra
Al Kufra is a remote oasis region in southeastern Libya, historically significant as a key stop on trans-Saharan trade routes. It became a center for the Senussi Islamic order in the 19th century and was later the site of major battles during World War II. Today, it is known for its agricultural projects and remains a culturally distinct area within Libya.
Al Kufra Municipal Council
The Al Kufra Municipal Council is the local administrative governing body for the Al Kufra Oasis region in southeastern Libya. Historically, the area has been a crucial desert trade hub and was the center of the Senussi Order in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The council manages civic services and infrastructure for this remote but strategically significant district.
Turkish company
The term “Turkish company” broadly refers to a business entity incorporated in Turkey, with its modern corporate structure largely defined by the Turkish Commercial Code of 2012. Historically, the evolution of Turkish companies is tied to the economic reforms of the late Ottoman Empire and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, which transitioned from state-controlled enterprises to a market economy fostering private sector growth.
Development and Reconstruction Fund
The Development and Reconstruction Fund is a state-owned financial institution in Syria, established in 2017 by Legislative Decree No. 19. Its primary purpose is to finance and oversee the reconstruction of infrastructure and housing in areas affected by the Syrian conflict, operating through capital from the state budget and public contributions.
Al Kufra Airport
Al Kufra Airport is a regional airport located near the town of Al Kufra in southeastern Libya. Historically, it served as a critical military airbase for Italian forces during their colonial occupation in the early 20th century and later for Allied and Axis powers during the North African campaigns of World War II.
