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OLBA
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport · Beirut
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
87 ft / 27 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 12,467 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED16/34 · 11,138 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED17/35 · 10,663 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA), located in Beirut, Lebanon. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 87 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OLBA / BEY
Municipality
Beirut
Country
Region
LB-JL — Mount Lebanon Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
87 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,467 ft / 3,800 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 32.9° / 212.9°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 32.9° / 212.9°
RWY 03 (32.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (212.9°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-BUT | CRS: 207°
Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,138 ft / 3,395 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 165.8° / 345.8°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 165.8° / 345.8°
RWY 16 (165.8°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: IBE | CRS: 165°
RWY 34 (345.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,663 ft / 3,250 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 177° / 357°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 177° / 357°
RWY 17 (177°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-BEY | CRS: 174°
RWY 35 (357°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
120.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.60 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026