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 685 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $96,600.
685 live empty legs involving OLBA
Empty-leg demand
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBA) in Beirut, Lebanon sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 376 outbound and 309 inbound across 685 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at OLBA center on a median ask of $96,600, with an observed range of $15,300–$740,800 (685 priced listings).
Empty legs leaving OLBA concentrate toward OEJN, HECA, LFPG.
Aircraft mix at OLBA is led by Embraer Lineage 1000 (VIP Airliner) (49 legs), with Hawker 125-600, Dassault Falcon 7X also active.
Key takeaways
- OLBA: 685 live empty legs (376 out / 309 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at OLBA: $96,600 (n=685).
- Busiest corridor: to OEJN (61 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Embraer Lineage 1000 (49 legs, ~7%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at OLBA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 685 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | OEJNKing Abdulaziz International Airport | 61 | $73,700 |
| Outbound to | HECACairo International Airport | 60 | $46,700 |
| Outbound to | LFPGCharles de Gaulle International Airport | 46 | $132,400 |
| Inbound from | LGAVAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | 44 | $77,300 |
| Outbound to | LCLKLarnaca International Airport | 43 | $26,200 |
| Inbound from | CYOWOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | 42 | $418,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer Lineage 1000 | VIP Airliner | 49 |
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 49 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 43 |
| IAI Westwind I | Midsize Jet | 22 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 19 |
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 685 live empty-leg listings — 376 departing and 309 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at OLBA?
The median ask at OLBA is $96,600 across 685 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 to OEJN (King Abdulaziz International Airport), with 61 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at OLBA most often?
The Embraer Lineage 1000, a VIP Airliner, is the most common model on empty legs at OLBA, with 49 live listings (~7% 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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