Does LFS arrange ground handling at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA / BEY)?

Yes. LFS coordinates ramp, passenger, cargo and crew handling at OLBA, Beirut around the clock through vetted local handling partners, including marshalling, GPU, lavatory/water and customs facilitation.

Which aircraft types are supported at OLBA?

LFS publishes handling procedures for 20+ aircraft types at OLBA, from light and mid-size business jets to wide-body and freighter operations, subject to runway, apron and slot limitations.

Can LFS obtain permits and slots for OLBA?

LFS files landing and overflight permits for Lebanon, requests airport slots or PPR where required, and confirms approval numbers before departure.

How much lead time is needed at OLBA?

Plan on 24–48 hours for standard handling and permit setup at OLBA. AOG, medevac and short-notice movements are picked up immediately by the 24/7 LFS ops desk; local availability is confirmed with the airport and handler.

Aircraft handling at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

OLBA / BEY · Beirut, Lebanon

Longest runway

12,467 ft

Runways

Country

Lebanon

LFS ops desk

24 / 7

Quick answers

Does LFS handle aircraft at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA / BEY)?: LFS can request ground handling at OLBA through a local handling provider where one is available. Our ops desk runs 24/7; on-site service hours, handler availability and airport access are confirmed with the authority and handler before the trip.
How much notice does OLBA need?: Standard trips are best filed 24–48 hours ahead. AOG, medevac and humanitarian flights are worked immediately, day or night.
What is a typical turnaround at OLBA?: Turnaround depends on aircraft type and services ordered; LFS confirms a realistic ground time with the handler when the trip is filed.
Can LFS arrange fuel and permits for OLBA too?: Yes — Jet A-1 uplift, landing and overflight permits, slots/PPR, crew hotels and transport are all arranged on one trip file.
How do I request handling at OLBA?: Send the trip to OPS@LFS.AERO or call the 24/7 desk on +973 1330 0313.

Served through the LFS agent network

LFS coordinates OLBA through vetted ground handling agents we appoint and supervise. You deal with one LFS controller for the whole trip; we hold the agent to our turnaround, fuel and reporting standards and audit the invoice before it reaches you.

Aircraft handled

Aircraft handling at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

20 types coordinated at OLBA

Wide-body cargo

Narrow-body cargo

Wide-body passenger

Narrow-body passenger

Handling, fuel, permits and slots at OLBA — answered in under 60 minutes.