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Medium airport

Wujah Al Hajar Air Base

ICAO Z19O🇱🇧 Hamat
Coordinates
34.2812°N, 35.6801°E
Elevation
840 ft (256 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
LB-AS
Time zone
Beirut(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:19

About 14h 14m 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 Wujah Al Hajar Air Base

Hamat Air Base, formerly known as Pierre Gemayel International Airport, is a Lebanese Air Force base in Hamat, Lebanon. It was built in the mid-1970s. The airport was however never used for civilian purposes. Although its heavily damaged runway has been patched, the airfield is currently used only by the Lebanese Air Force with MD-530F Defenders helicopters and Super Tucano light attack aircraft. The airfield is also used by the Special Forces school.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 236,000 ft / 1,829 mConcreteUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wujah Al Hajar Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wujah Al Hajar Air Base located?

Wujah Al Hajar Air Base is medium airport located in Hamat, Lebanon, at an elevation of 840 ft (256 m).

How many runways does Wujah Al Hajar Air Base have?

Wujah Al Hajar Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.

What time zone is Wujah Al Hajar Air Base in?

Wujah Al Hajar Air Base is in the Asia/Beirut time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wujah Al Hajar Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wujah Al Hajar Air Base is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wujah Al Hajar Air Base?

The nearest airport to Wujah Al Hajar Air Base is Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE), about 24.7 nm to the ne, followed by Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and Rayak Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Wujah Al Hajar Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.