Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE): Codes, Runways & Location
Rene Mouawad Air Base (IATA: KYE · ICAO: OLKA) is a medium-sized airport serving Tripoli, Lebanon. It lies at 34.5893° N, 36.0113° E, 75 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rene Mouawad Air Base
Rene Mouawad Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tripoli in Lebanon. It is identified by the IATA code KYE and the ICAO code OLKA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Rene Mouawad Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 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 surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 75 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wujah Al Hajar 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rene Mouawad Air Base
Where is Rene Mouawad Air Base located?
Rene Mouawad Air Base is located in Tripoli, Lebanon. Its coordinates are 34.5893° N, 36.0113° E.
What is the airport code for Rene Mouawad Air Base?
Rene Mouawad Air Base has an IATA code of KYE and an ICAO code of OLKA.
How long is the runway at Rene Mouawad Air Base?
Rene Mouawad Air Base's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Rene Mouawad Air Base have?
Rene Mouawad Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Rene Mouawad Air Base a major airport?
Rene Mouawad Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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