Airport code
BEY — Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
BEY is the IATA code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, an airport serving Beirut, Lebanon. Its ICAO code is OLBA, and it operates in the Asia/Beirut time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 33.8209, 35.4884 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 87 ft (27 m).
Overview
About Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon. It is located in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the city center. The airport is the hub for Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA) and was the hub for the Lebanese cargo carrier TMA cargo and Wings of Lebanon before their respective collapses.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BEY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OLBA |
| Airport name | Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Time zone | Asia/Beirut (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 33.8209 |
| Longitude | 35.4884 |
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 12,467 ft (3,800 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
The IATA code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is BEY.
What is the ICAO code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
The ICAO code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is OLBA.
Where is BEY airport located?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
What time zone is BEY in?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport operates in the Asia/Beirut time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to BEY?
The nearest airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, about 105 km away.