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Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
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Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport

airport, Beirut, Lebanon
Also known as: Beirut International Airport
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Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is the primary international airport serving Beirut, Lebanon. It was formerly known as Beirut International Airport before 2005. Before the Lebanese Civil War, it was one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. The airport's runways are equipped to handle large jet aircraft. Following the civil war, renovations were undertaken to restore its pre-war significance. By the late 2010s, passenger traffic surpassed the airport's capacity, leading to expansion efforts starting in 2019. The airport, along with other transportation facilities, sustained damage during the 2006 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Beirut is the capital of Lebanon.12

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  1. Lebanon: Country Facts
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