Lebanon · International airport
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is an international airport serving Beirut (Mount Lebanon Governorate), Lebanon. Its IATA code is BEY and its ICAO code is OLBA. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,800 m long.
- IATABEY
- ICAOOLBA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BEY
- ICAO code
- OLBA
- City
- Beirut
- Region / province
- Mount Lebanon Governorate
- Country / territory
- Lebanon
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.8198° N, 35.4874° E
- Elevation
- 27 m (87 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Beirut (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,800 m12,467 ft | Concrete |
| 16/34 | 3,395 m11,138 ft | Concrete |
| 17/35 | 3,250 m10,663 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,447 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,946 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,607 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 120.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Beirut through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Lebanon
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is the only airport in Lebanon in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
The IATA code of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is BEY and its ICAO code is OLBA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport located?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is in Beirut, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, at coordinates 33.8198° N, 35.4874° E and an elevation of 27 m (87 ft).
How far is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,607 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,946 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,447 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h.
How long is the runway at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
The longest runway at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is 3,800 m (12,467 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.