Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

OLBA / BEY

Beirut, LB

Last Updated
Mar 26, 13:17Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 657 hours ago
13:17Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
200°
9 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

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

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 87 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,087 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 9 km visibility. Note: This observation is 656.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OLBA 221600Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT CAVOK TX23/2311Z TN15/2302Z BECMG 2306/2308 28010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 280° 10 kt

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°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
16/34 11,138 ft 148 ft CON 165°
3.3 kt 2.3 kt
35° angle
17/35 10,663 ft 197 ft ASP 177°
3.7 kt 1.6 kt
23° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OLBA

2,805 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
37.3%
MVFR
62.1%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0%

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 37.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 33°C with an average of 21.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
3.4%
E
24.5%
SE
13.1%
S
14.6%
SW
11.3%
W
9.9%
NW
10%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 9°C to 33°C
9°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,805 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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

About Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

Overview

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport serves as Lebanon's primary international aviation gateway, located in the capital city of Beirut. Situated at 87 feet above mean sea level, the airport features three significant runways with substantial lengths, enabling operations for wide-body and international commercial aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Mediterranean coastal conditions characterize the airport's weather environment, with potential for variable wind patterns across the three available runways. The airport's elevation and coastal proximity create potential for localized wind shifts and turbulence, particularly during seasonal transition periods.

Notable Features

The airport provides three concrete and asphalt runways with considerable length, with the primary runway 03/21 measuring 12,467 feet and capable of handling large international aircraft. Its geographic position near the Mediterranean coastline introduces potential complex terrain interactions, including potential wind gradient and sea breeze effects that pilots should anticipate during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

With three runways oriented in different directions (03/21, 16/34, and 17/35), pilots have multiple approach options based on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths provide flexibility for various aircraft types, with the longest runway (03/21 at 12,467 feet) offering optimal landing and takeoff capabilities for heavy commercial aircraft.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.