Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Lebanon

OLKAKYE

Rene Mouawad Air Base

Tripoli, Lebanon

ICAO

OLKA

IATA

KYE

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

75 ft

Country

Lebanon

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at OLKA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rene Mouawad Air Base (OLKA / KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

OLKA is listed in our network as a regional airport with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at OLKA

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

Rene Mouawad Air Base publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of Nil.

Jet A1 Fuel at OLKA

Fuel on record at Rene Mouawad Air Base: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to OLKA

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for OLKA: 34° 35′ 20″ N 36° 0′ 40″ E; elevation 75 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew Services in Tripoli

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tripoli.

Field Information

Rene Mouawad Air Base

Latitude
34° 35′ 20″ N
Longitude
36° 0′ 40″ E
ICAO code
OLKA
IATA code
KYE
Municipality
Tripoli
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
Nil
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To KYE?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for OLKA.

Submit flight inquiry for OLKA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – OLKA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Rene Mouawad Air Base?

The ICAO code is OLKA and the IATA code is KYE.

Is Jet A1 available at OLKA?

Yes. Fuel on record at Rene Mouawad Air Base is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at OLKA?

Rene Mouawad Air Base publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of Nil.

What time zone does OLKA operate in?

Rene Mouawad Air Base operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for OLKA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for OLKA.