Regarded as the only commercial airport in Lebanon, Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is nestled in the heart of the country’s city centre Beirut. It is home to Lebanon’s national flag carrier Middle East Airlines and has previously served cargo carriers TMA cargo and Wings of Lebanon.
It is operated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This facility is the gateway to Lebanon hosting millions of passengers from all around the globe. Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport (BEY) is one of the busiest airports that has over a period of time turned into a hub of global cultural confluence and economic development.
General Information about Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport
The following table is an overview of Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Beirut International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner/Operator | Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) |
| Built In (Year) | 2019 |
| Serves | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Hub for | Middle East Airlines |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport Code | BEY |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport Terminals | 1 |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Runway | 3 |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Coordinates | 33°49′16″N 035°29′18″E |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri Daxing Airport Address | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Official Phone Number | 961 1 628 000 |
| Official Website | https://www.beirutairport.gov.lb/ |
| Elevation | 27 m / 87 ft |
Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport Code
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport code is BEY. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport itself. Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport (BEY) is located at a height of 27 meters above sea level about 9 kilometres from the city centre.
| IATA CODE | BEY |
| ICAO CODE | OLBA |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 647 |
| COUNTRY CODE | LBN |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | BEY |
Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport Map
The Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport Terminal
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is also regarded as an architectural wonder. Its modern terminal has 23 gates out of which 19 are jetways. A host of amenities such as banks, ATMs, shops, hotels, lounges, and restaurants make it one of the best airports in the world.
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Runways
Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport (BEY) is serviced by three runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 03-21 | 12,467 ft | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
| 16-34 | 11,138 ft | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
| 17-35 | 10,663 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Some of the closest airports to Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport are:
- Damascus International Airport – 153 km
- Larnaca International Airport – 208 km
- Queen Alia International Airport – 356 km
- Hatay Airport – 367 km
- Aleppo International Airport -393 km
Airlines Operating from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
The following airlines operate from Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport:
- Aegean Airlines
- Aeroflot
- Air Algerie
- Air Arabia
- Aircompany Armenia
- Air France
- Alitalia
- AnadoluJet
- Belavia
- Bulgaria Air
- Bulgarian Air Charter
- Chair Airlines
- Cham Wings
- Czech Airlines
- Condor
- Cyprus Airways
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Eurowings
- Flydubai
- Georgian Airways
