Large airport · Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon. Its IATA code is BEY. Its ICAO code is OLBA. It has 3 runways, longest 12,467 ft (CON). Elevation 87 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BEY |
| ICAO code | OLBA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 12,467 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 87 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 33.8198° N, 35.4874° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is known for
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon.
Official website: http://www.beirutairport.gov.lb/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Byblos · Lebanon · 23.0 miles away
- Baalbek · Lebanon · 43.2 miles away
- Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa · Israel · 75.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Mount Carmel National Park · Israel · 78.7 miles away
- Ramat Gan National Park · Israel · 128.2 miles away
- Emek Tzurim National Park · Israel · 141.0 miles away
- Castel National Park · Israel · 141.2 miles away
- Jerusalem Walls National Park · Israel · 141.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Kiryat Shmona Airport
42.2 miles awayRosh Pina Airport
58.2 miles awayRene Mouawad Air Base
61.0 miles awayDamascus International Airport
65.5 miles awayUri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
74.3 miles awayMore airports in Lebanon
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Frequently asked questions
What is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon.
What is the airport code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport — its IATA code is BEY and its ICAO code is OLBA.
Where is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport located?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport serves Beirut, Lebanon. Its coordinates are 33.8198° N, 35.4874° E.
How high is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport sits at 87 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5222
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut_Rafic_Hariri_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.