Rafic Hariri Intl

• 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: N/A
• Timezone: Asia/Beirut
• Distance from City: 7.7 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 03/21

• Designation: 03/21
• Dimensions: 12467 X 148
• Surface: CON
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I (03), ILS CAT I (21), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

• Designation: 16/34
• Dimensions: 11138 X 148
• Surface: CON
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I (16), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

• Designation: 17/35
• Dimensions: 10663 X 197
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.900 MHz
• Ground: 121.900 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 120.600 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: N/A

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: http://www.beirutairport.gov.lb/
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx USD 5-15 per tonne (dollarized)
• Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then approx USD 3-8 per tonne per day
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: USD
• Remarks: Beirut Rafic Hariri International. Handlers: Middle East Airlines Ground Handling (MEAG). Fees often quoted in USD due to currency instability.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Supply can be intermittent. Tankering recommended. Import surcharges may apply.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Full CIQ. Only operational commercial airport in Lebanon. Visa on arrival for many nationalities.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: 3
• Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures over Mediterranean approach/departure.

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: Strict security protocols at Haifa. All passengers subject to security interview. APIS mandatory. Landing permit required for foreign-registered aircraft.

• 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

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