Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) | Airport Info, Live Radar & METAR

Airport Overview

Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is a major international airport serving Beirut in LB. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code BEY and ICAO code OLBA. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates 33.821, 35.489

Timezone Asia/Beirut

Runways 2

Expert Tips for Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport

Confirm Flight Status Before Heading to Airport Due to the regional situation, flights at BEY can be suspended or rerouted with very short notice. Always check your airline's app and the LBAA official website on the day of departure. Have a backup option planned.

Airport Services Accept USD Cash Only Taxis outside BEY charge in USD (expect USD 20-30 to central Beirut). Food and shops inside the terminal accept USD and EUR. Lebanese Pounds are technically local currency but USD is the practical currency for travelers.

Arrive 3 Hours Early for All International Flights Despite being a relatively small airport, security checks at BEY are thorough and queues can be long. Allow at least 3 hours for international departures. Middle East Airlines (MEA) is the main carrier for connections through BEY.

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Current Weather

Now

17°

Partly Cloudy

Wind

16 km/h

Mon

19° / 13°

Tue

18° / 13°

Wed

19° / 14°

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METAR Data

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    OLBA 261317Z 20004KT 9000 0600 R21///// R16/P2000N RA BKN030 14/11 Q1004

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center