Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): Codes, Runways & Location
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (IATA: BEY · ICAO: OLBA) is a large airport serving Beirut, Lebanon. It lies at 33.8198° N, 35.4874° E, 87 ft (27 m) above sea level.
Overview of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Beirut in Lebanon. It is identified by the IATA code BEY and the ICAO code OLBA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 87 ft (27 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rayak Air Base about 46 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Where is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport located?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is located in Beirut, Lebanon. Its coordinates are 33.8198° N, 35.4874° E.
What is the airport code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport has an IATA code of BEY and an ICAO code of OLBA.
How long is the runway at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport have?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport a major airport?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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