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Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

IATA BEYICAO OLBA🇱🇧 Beirut
Coordinates
33.8198°N, 35.4874°E
Elevation
87 ft (27 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
LB-JL
Time zone
Beirut(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:19

About 14h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon. It is located in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the city center. The airport is the hub for Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA) and was the hub for the Lebanese cargo carrier TMA cargo and Wings of Lebanon before their respective collapses.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

OLBA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 21▸ displaced12,467 ft / 3,800 m148 ftConLightedOpen
16 / 34▸ displaced11,138 ft / 3,395 m148 ftConLightedOpen
17 / 35▸ displaced10,663 ft / 3,250 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.300 MHz
ATISATIS120.600 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.900 MHz

Services & operations

Contact
Services
Car hireTaxiParkingInternet accessLost luggageTax refundAirline loungesBaggage wrappingReligious facilitiesBanking services

The airport offers free Wi-Fi for one hour within every 72 hours.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (44)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?

The ICAO code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is OLBA, and its IATA code is BEY.

Where is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport located?

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is large airport located in Beirut, Lebanon, at an elevation of 87 ft (27 m).

How many runways does Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport have?

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 12,467 ft / 3,800 m.

Which airlines fly to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport include Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Algerie, Air Arabia, Air France, Alitalia, Belavia Belarusian Airlines, among 31 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?

Historical data lists 44 nonstop destinations from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport in?

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is in the Asia/Beirut time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?

The nearest airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is Baadarâne Airport (LB-0004), about 12.7 nm to the sse, followed by Jabbour Airfield and Rayak Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.