Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

OLBA / BEY

Beirut, LB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6kt
260°
8 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

OLBA 141200Z 26006KT 8000 SCT026 29/22 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 87ft
SCT 2,600ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,687ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (87 ft)
Pressure Alt
93 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,794 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OLBA 141000Z 1412/1518 24010KT 8000 SCT030 TX30/1511Z TN25/1502Z BECMG 1518/1520 16004KT BECMG 1506/1508 23012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:18Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 10kt
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
LBA
03
21 ✈️
16
34
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
 12,467 ft 148 ft CON 32°
↑ 3.9kt • ↔ 4.6kt
50° angle
16/34 11,138 ft 148 ft CON 165°
↓ 0.5kt • ↔ 6.0kt
95° angle
17/35 10,663 ft 197 ft ASP 177°
↑ 0.7kt • ↔ 6.0kt
83° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OLBA
IATA Code: BEY
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 87 ft MSL

Location

City: Beirut
Country: LB
Latitude: 33.820900°
Longitude: 35.488400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 11,138 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 10,663 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA/BEY) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Beirut, LB. The facility operates at an elevation of 87 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (03/21, 16/34, 17/35) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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