Rayak Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Rayak Air Base (ICAO: OLRA) is a medium-sized airport serving Rayak, Lebanon. It lies at 33.8508° N, 35.9877° E, 3018 ft (920 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rayak Air Base
Rayak Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rayak in Lebanon. It is identified by the ICAO code OLRA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Rayak Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2969 m (9740 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3018 ft (920 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) 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 ≈ 2,969 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rayak Air Base
Where is Rayak Air Base located?
Rayak Air Base is located in Rayak, Lebanon. Its coordinates are 33.8508° N, 35.9877° E.
What is the airport code for Rayak Air Base?
Rayak Air Base has an ICAO code of OLRA.
How long is the runway at Rayak Air Base?
Rayak Air Base's longest runway is about 2969 m (9740 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Rayak Air Base have?
Rayak Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Rayak Air Base a major airport?
Rayak Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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