Qlayaat Airport - Rises From The Ashes
When will Qlayaat Airport open? Lebanon’s Qleiaat Airport Advances with Technical Tests, Full Civilian Opening Now Targeted for September 2027. René Mouawad Airport (also known as Qleiaat or Qlayaat Airport) in northern Lebanon’s Akkar region is moving forward with critical…
After more than four decades without nonstop service, direct flights between the United States and Lebanon may soon resume. This exciting possibility is gaining traction as Lebanese President Joseph Aoun prepares to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on…
Approval of Scheduled Air Transport Licenses at Qlayaat Airport Marks a New Phase for Lebanon’s Northern Aviation Sector. The Lebanese government’s decision to approve the Ministry of Public Works’ request to grant scheduled air transport licenses at Qlayaat Airport represents…
A Comprehensive Guide to René Mouawad Airport (KYE) in Lebanon Qlayaat Airport, officially known as René Mouawad Airport (IATA: KYE, ICAO: OLKA), is Lebanon’s emerging second international airport. Located in the Akkar District of northern Lebanon, it is set to…
Complete Travel Guide for Northern Lebanon Qlayaat Airport, officially known as René Mouawad Airport (IATA: KYE), is Lebanon’s second civilian airport. Located in the Akkar region of northern Lebanon, it serves as a convenient gateway for Tripoli and the entire…
On July 7, 2025, the Lebanese Army demonstrated its commitment to regional cooperation by deploying two military helicopters from Qlayaat Airport in Akkar to assist in extinguishing wildfires in Syria’s Latakia countryside. This operation, initiated by Lebanese authorities, underscores the…
A National Treasure Prepares to Reopen. Tucked away in the Nahr al-Kalb valley, just 18 kilometers north of Beirut, the Jeita Grotto stands as one of Lebanon’s most iconic natural wonders. The Lebanese Ministry of Tourism has announced that this…
A recent claim that Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national carrier, was planning a test flight from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport to Qlayaaat Airport in northern Lebanon has been thoroughly debunked as false. The rumor, which spread across social…
New Ferry Service Launched from Jounieh Port in 2025, Connecting Lebanon and Cyprus JOUNIEH, Lebanon – April 30, 2025 – The bustling coastal city of Jounieh, just north of Beirut, has ushered in a new era of maritime connectivity with…
Lebanon, a compact nation of 10,452 km² along the eastern Mediterranean, has a modest aviation network shaped by its geography, history, and political circumstances. As of April 07, 2025, only one airport supports commercial international and domestic flights, while others…
A Guide to Lebanon’s Six Winter Resorts: The Cedars, Faraya Oyoun as Siman Laklouk Fakra Qanat Bakiche Zaarour Lebanon’s Mount Lebanon range, rising dramatically from the Mediterranean coast, is home to six exceptional winter resorts that attract skiers, snowboarders, and…
Lebanon, a small yet geographically diverse country nestled along the eastern Mediterranean, boasts a climate as varied as its landscapes. From the sun-soaked coast to the snow-dusted mountains, the weather shifts dramatically with the seasons and across its cities. This…
PM Vows Action: Tenders, Plans, and Jobs Take Flight in Akkar Qlayaat, Lebanon, March 25, 2025 Prime Minister Nawaf Salam touched down by helicopter at René Moawad Airport in Qlayaat today, igniting hope in Lebanon’s north with a bold pledge:…
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s ultra-low-cost carrier, has announced an exciting addition to its flight network: a new route connecting Abu Dhabi to Beirut, Lebanon’s vibrant capital. Set to launch on June 4, 2025, this move underscores the airline’s…
Just 5.5 kilometers off the coast of Tripoli in northern Lebanon, lies Rabbit Island a tranquil haven also known as Palm Island or Jazeerat al-Araneb in Arabic. Officially part of the Palm Islands Nature Reserve, this small, low-lying island forms…
The distance from Qlayaat Airport (also known as René Mouawad Air Base) to downtown Beirut depends on whether you’re considering the straight-line distance or the actual driving route. Straight-line distance (“as the crow flies”): Qlayaat Airport is located in the…
Nestled in the Akkar region of northern Lebanon, Qlayaat Airport officially named René Mouawad Air Base carries the airport code KYE. This three-letter identifier, assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is more than just a shorthand; it encapsulates…
Nestled in the coastal plains of northern Lebanon, Qlayaat Airport officially known as René Mouawad Air Base stands as a lesser-known yet strategically significant aviation facility. Located near the village of Qlayaat in the Akkar Governorate, this airfield boasts a…
Nestled in the rugged embrace of northern Lebanon’s Akkar region, Qlayaat Airport also known as René Mouawad Air Base sits like a silent sentinel, a relic of history poised just 7 kilometers from the Syrian border. Once a bustling hub…
Qlayaat Airport, formally named René Mouawad Airport, is situated in the Akkar region of northern Lebanon, approximately 26 kilometers northeast of Tripoli and 7 kilometers southwest of the Syrian border. Initially established in 1934 by the Iraq Petroleum Company as…
