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Rafic Hariri Intl (OLBA/BEY) — Beirut, Lebanon
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 118.9
- Runways
- 03/21, 16/34, 17/35
- Elevation
- 87 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OLBA
- Name: Rafic Hariri Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 33.8209
- Longitude: 35.4884
- Elevation: 87 ft
- Country: Lebanon
- Municipality: Beirut
- IATA Code: BEY
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: OLBB
- Timezone: Asia/Beirut
- Distance from City: 9.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 12467 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 60/R/B/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: KAD VOR-DME (112.60), BAB NDB (312), BOD NDB (351)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (03), ILS CAT I (21), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: Displaced thresholds: 1821 ft (Rwy 03), 3264 ft (Rwy 21). Longest runway.
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 11138 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 60/R/B/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: KAD VOR-DME (112.60), BAB NDB (312), BOD NDB (351)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (16), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: Displaced threshold: 590 ft (Rwy 34)
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 10663 X 197
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 60/R/B/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: KAD VOR-DME (112.60), BAB NDB (312), BOD NDB (351)
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: Displaced threshold: 2788 ft (Rwy 35). Width 60m vs 45m on other runways.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 120.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.300 MHz
- ATIS: 120.600 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Rafic Hariri Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and ATC H24. Only operational commercial airport in Lebanon.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +961 1 628000
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +961 1 622142
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.beirutairport.gov.lb
- Remarks: Cedar Jet Center / MEAG handling: +961 1 622142 (after hours: +961 3 385001). Avgas contact (Beirut Wings): +961 3 565055, [email protected]. Customs: +961 1 700115. Flight info hotline: dial 150 from any Lebanese phone.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: DGCA Lebanon — [email protected] / +961 1 628195 / Fax +961 1 629010
- Remarks: No slots required. Landing permit required (apply 48h in advance to DGCA). Permit valid 24h. No CAA processing fees. DGCA hours: 0600-1200Z Mon-Fri. Flight plan must be submitted at least 60 min prior to departure. AFTN: OLBBZQZX / OLBAZRZX / OLBAZPZX. Required docs: COA, COI, COR, Noise Certificate, Radio License. DGCA — [email protected] / +961 1 628195 / Fax +961 1 629010.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs H24. Immigration H24. Visa on arrival available H24. Required docs: General Declaration, passenger manifest, cargo manifest.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx 5-15 USD per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then approx 3-8 USD per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Handling mandatory. Cedar Jet Center / MEAG primary handler. Min handling fee ~50 USD for light GA. Fees often quoted in USD due to LBP instability. ARFF Category 9.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 0.59
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Price ~0.59 EUR/L as of Jan 2026 (may be outdated). Supplied by pool arrangement via Cedar Jet Center/MEAG.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Avgas available via Beirut Wings. Contact: +961 3 565055 / [email protected]. Extra fueling fee may apply.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport of entry. Visa on arrival available. General Security office at airport: +961 1 629150.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No known curfew. Noise certificate required for landing permit application. Lebanon airspace may have conflict zone advisories — check NOTAMs and safeairspace.net.
Alternates
OSDI
- ICAO: OSDI
- Name: Damascus Intl
- Distance (NM): 56.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Damascus is the nominal primary port of entry. Visa required. Airport operational status must be confirmed. International sanctions and conflict severely affect operations.
LLHA
- ICAO: LLHA
- Name: Haifa
- Distance (NM): 64.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: ASOC (Aviation Security Operations Center) conducts security/background checks on aircraft, crew, and passengers. Permit lead time: minimum 4 business days recommended (72h official minimum). Permit revisions: 24–48 hours. Crew and passengers must hold passports from countries with Israeli diplomatic relations. ETA-IL electronic travel authorization required since Jan 2025 for visa-exempt nationalities. Applications in English only.
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Lebanon Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 2d
Landing: 2d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours; may be reduced to 12 hours in exceptionally urgent cases
- Landing Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours for non-scheduled operators; 12 hours for urgent cases
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require permits with standard 48-hour lead time. Israeli restrictions apply.
Active NOTAMs
A0262/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 17/35 CLSD DUE TO WIP
2026-10-28 07:00 UTC
2026-10-28 08:00 UTC
A0260/26
caution
Movement area restriction
AIRCRAFT STAND 19 CLSD DUE WIP.
2026-10-23 06:00 UTC
2026-11-02 14:00 UTC
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- What is the tower frequency at OLBA?
- The tower frequency at Rafic Hariri Intl is 118.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OLBA?
- Rafic Hariri Intl offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does OLBA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Rafic Hariri Intl (Lebanon). Permit details for Lebanon
- Is customs available at OLBA?
- Yes, customs at Rafic Hariri Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is OLBA located?
- Rafic Hariri Intl (OLBA) is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
- What is the IATA code for OLBA?
- The IATA code for Rafic Hariri Intl is BEY.
- Does OLBA have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Rafic Hariri Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 03/21, 16/34.
- Is OLBA a port of entry?
- Yes, Rafic Hariri Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.