International hub · Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut Rafic Hariri International

OLBABEY
Elevation
87 ft
Coordinates
33°49′N 35°29′E
Local time
Asia/Beirut

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Field information

OLBA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Beirut Rafic Hariri International (OLBA/BEY) has 3 runways; the longest, 03/21, is 12,467 ft (3,800 m) of concrete. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at OLBA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Beirut

  • Country

    Lebanon

    LB

  • Municipality

    Beirut

  • Elevation

    87 ft

  • Position

    33.8198, 35.4874

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · OLBA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
03/2112,467 ft (3,800 m)148 ftconcreteLighted
16/3411,138 ft (3,395 m)148 ftconcreteLighted
17/3510,663 ft (3,250 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OLBA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Beirut Rafic Hariri International (OLBA / BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OLBA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at OLBA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Lebanon

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Lebanon. Applicable permit lead times for Lebanon are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Lebanon are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at OLBA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at OLBA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OLBA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OLBA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OLBA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OLBA: 33° 49′ 11″ N 35° 29′ 15″ E; elevation 87 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Beirut

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Beirut. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OLBA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OLBA

    Support for freighter operations into OLBA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where OLBA sits in the network

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