Sirt International Airport, also known as Ghardabiya Airbase, is located near the city of Sirt on Libya's Mediterranean coast. It serves dual civilian and military functions, with the airbase component having a significant history in Libyan aviation and defense operations. The airport is the primary air gateway for the Sirt region, historically handling domestic routes within Libya. The facility suffered damage and disruption during the Libyan Civil War and subsequent conflicts, which significantly affected its operational capacity and commercial airline services.