Libyan Airlines (LN, Tripoli Mitiga) and other local carriers that served Benghazi prior to its closure in May could resume services there within the next three to five weeks.

The Libyan Herald says the Libyan government has mandated the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority (LyCAA) to investigate the feasibility of reopening Benghazi airport to commercial passenger and freight traffic. The LyCAA has carried out inspections of the airport's infrastructure such as runways and taxiways, terminal and air navigation aids though it is uncertain as to how local militia will respond to authority from the unofficially deposed government.

Libya's official parliament, the house of representatives, was forced to flee to the eastern city of Tobruk when fighting broke out leaving militant leader Omar Al Hassi to declare himself the country's official, but internationally unrecognized, president. Tripoli's new rulers have also proclaimed their own government and formed a new parliament though neither of them have been internationally recognized. Tripoli International, Libya's primary gateway, has been closed to commercial traffic since then with Tripoli Mitiga now acting as the capital's main airport.

Meanwhile, it has emerged that Beida, the airport serving the official seat of the deposed Libyan government, was forced to close this past weekend after it came under heavy rocket fire from unknown assailants.