Empty-leg hub
OLBA — Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
LebanonBeirut
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA) in Beirut, Lebanon is a two-way empty-leg hub with 283 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $126,200.
283 live empty legs involving OLBA
- Code
- OLBA
- Traffic
- 6.3/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 12,467 ft
- Live legs
- 283
Empty-leg demand
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA) in Beirut, Lebanon sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 123 outbound and 160 inbound across 283 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at OLBA center on a median ask of $126,200, with an observed range of $26,400–$405,400 (283 priced listings).
The busiest live corridors at OLBA are from EDDF (9), from EFRO (6), and to HECA (6).
Aircraft mix at OLBA is led by Cessna Citation Sovereign (Super Midsize Jet) (17 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 3500, Bombardier Challenger 605 also active.
Key takeaways
- OLBA: 283 live empty legs (123 out / 160 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at OLBA: $126,200 (n=283).
- Busiest corridor: from EDDF (9 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Sovereign (17 legs, ~6%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at OLBA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 283 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | EDDFFrankfurt Airport | 9 | $129,400 |
| Inbound from | EFRORovaniemi Airport | 6 | $158,000 |
| Outbound to | HECACairo International Airport | 6 | $53,600 |
| Outbound to | EDDHHamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | 5 | $127,800 |
| Outbound to | OEJNKing Abdulaziz International Airport | 5 | $92,400 |
| Outbound to | EDDBBerlin Brandenburg Airport | 4 | $132,900 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 17 |
| Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Super Midsize Jet | 11 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 11 |
| Bombardier Challenger 601-3A | Heavy Jet | 9 |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | Heavy Jet | 8 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- BEY
- ICAO
- OLBA
- City
- Beirut
- Country
- Lebanon
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 87 ft
- Timezone
- Asia/Beirut
- Region
- Asia
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 12,467 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.3 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- beirutairport.gov.lb
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 12,467 ft | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16/34 | 11,138 ft | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 10,663 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
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FAQ
How active is OLBA for empty legs?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA) has 283 live empty-leg listings — 123 departing and 160 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at OLBA?
The median ask at OLBA is $126,200 across 283 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at OLBA?
The strongest live corridor at OLBA is from EDDF (Frankfurt Airport), with 9 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at OLBA most often?
The Cessna Citation Sovereign, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at OLBA, with 17 live listings (~6% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport?
The primary code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is OLBA.
Where is OLBA airport located?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA) is in Beirut, Lebanon.
What is the ICAO code for BEY?
The ICAO code for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is OLBA.
What is the longest runway at OLBA?
The longest runway at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA) is 12,467 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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