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Discover Qlayaat Airport (René Mouawad Airport):

Qlayaat Airport is officially and commonly known by several names:

Main Alternative Names:

  • René Mouawad Airport (most common official name)
  • René Mouawad International Airport
  • Kleyate Airport (also spelled Kleiat, Qleyaat, or Qleiat)
  • Qlayaat Airport

Other variations you might see:

  • Al-Qlayaat Airport
  • Qalaat Airport
  • Kleyat Airport

The full official name is René Mouawad International Airport (IATA: KYE), but it is very frequently referred to simply as Qlayaat Airport or Kleyate Airport in everyday use and local media.

FAQ: Qlayaat Airport – Frequently Asked Questions

Qlayaat Airport, officially named René Mouawad Airport, is Lebanon’s second international airport after Beirut Rafic Hariri International. It is located in the Akkar Governorate in northern Lebanon, approximately 26 km from Tripoli, 6–7 km from the Syrian-Lebanese border, and about 105 km north of Beirut. Built in the 1930s, it has primarily served as a military base for decades.
Rehabilitation officially launched on 6 June 2026 with the foundation stone ceremony. Works began shortly after, and the airport is expected to open for regular civilian flights in autumn 2026, with the first flights targeted around mid-September 2026 (roughly 90 days after start of works) and full operations around November 2026. It is currently in a transitional phase operated by Sky Lounge Services.
Initial routes focus on Mersin and Istanbul (Turkey) and Dubai (UAE). Future destinations include Medina (Saudi Arabia), Cairo (Egypt), and Athens (Greece). The airport aims to attract low-cost carriers such as Pegasus, AJet, Air Arabia, and possibly Ryanair (via Cyprus) to offer affordable regional and European connections.
The airport features a 3,000-meter concrete runway. In its initial phase, it is projected to handle 100,000–114,000 passengers in the first year, growing to over 600,000 passengers by the fourth year. It can currently manage 2,000–3,000 passengers simultaneously. A new passenger terminal is under development.
The official name is René Mouawad Airport (after the former Lebanese president). It began as a private airstrip for the Iraq Petroleum Company in 1934, became a military base in the 1960s, saw limited civilian use during the Lebanese Civil War, and was damaged in 2006. The 2026 project marks its return to civilian operations.
The airport is near the coast and major roads. Driving time is approximately 30–40 minutes from Tripoli and 2–3 hours from Beirut. Road improvements are planned, and shuttle/bus connections to major cities are expected. Its strategic location also benefits travelers from nearby Syrian border areas.
No. It is designed as a complementary airport to relieve pressure on Beirut, especially for low-cost, charter, and regional flights. The goal is to boost economic development, tourism, and job creation in North Lebanon (Akkar region) rather than compete directly.
The Lebanese Army manages the military side, while Sky Lounge Services holds a 4-year transitional contract for development and civilian operations. Initial investment for the first phase is modest, with broader rehabilitation costs historically estimated in the tens of millions of USD.
Facilities are currently basic as the airport is in rehabilitation. A new temporary passenger terminal, check-in, security, and baggage handling are being completed. Expect parking, basic amenities, and high security due to its joint civil-military status. More services will be added as operations expand.
The reopening aims to provide an alternative to Beirut (especially during security challenges), stimulate the economy in underdeveloped Akkar, create jobs (potentially up to 1,000), attract tourism and diaspora visitors, and reduce reliance on a single airport. It is a national development priority.
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