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Flag of LebanonAirports in Lebanon

Lebanon has 35 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 3 medium-sized airports; 1 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Beirut, is served by Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

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List of airports in Lebanon

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Meet & Greet → Beirut BEY OLBA Large airport 87 ft
Rayak Air Base (no scheduled flights) Rayak — OLRA Medium airport 3,018 ft
Rene Mouawad Air Base (no scheduled flights) Tripoli KYE OLKA Medium airport 75 ft
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base (no scheduled flights) Hamat — Z19O Medium airport 840 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Lebanon has 35 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #127 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 3 medium-sized airports and 1 airport with scheduled flights; the remaining 31 are small airstrips, heliports (28) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Lebanon

The main international gateways are Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut. The capital, Beirut, is served by Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Lebanon — BEY — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Syria (10 large/medium airports) and Israel (9 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Lebanon.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Lebanon?

Lebanon has 35 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 3 medium-sized airports; 1 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Beirut, is served by Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

What are the main international airports in Lebanon?

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), Beirut.

Which airport serves Beirut?

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport — IATA code BEY.

What is the highest airport in Lebanon?

Rayak Air Base at 3,018 ft (920 m) above sea level.