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KYE Rene Mouawad Air Base (Kleyate Airport)
Rene Mouawad Air Base (Kleyate Airport) (IATA: KYE, ICAO:OLKA) is located in the the city of Tripoli, Lebanon.

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IATA Code

KYE

ICAO Code

OLKA

Name

Rene Mouawad Air Base (Kleyate Airport)

Type

Country / Region

Lebanon (LB)

City

Tripoli

Latitude

34.5892982

Longitude

36.0112991

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

Rene Mouawad Air Base (Kleyate Airport)（KYE）is located near Tripoli in northern Lebanon and is identified by ICAO code OLKA. The supplied airport record classifies it as a non-main airport, while its name indicates an air-base environment rather than a conventional high-volume civilian cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team treats the location as an operation requiring prior confirmation of civil access, aircraft acceptance, ground handling, customs arrangements and cargo release procedures. It may be relevant to northern Lebanon, but Beirut-based solutions may be more practical when scheduled international uplift or established cargo infrastructure is required.

Airport	Rene Mouawad Air Base (Kleyate Airport)
IATA / ICAO	KYE / OLKA
Country / city	Lebanon / Tripoli
Coordinates	34.5892982, 36.0112991
Time zone	UTC+02:00, subject to any applicable seasonal local-time change
Operational positioning	Air-base location with civil cargo availability and handling arrangements to be confirmed for each shipment

Key Highlights

Air-base operating context: military or restricted-airport procedures may affect access, acceptance, photography, vehicle entry and cargo collection.
Limited confirmed civil cargo profile: the supplied record lists no cargo or express operators; scheduled freight uplift should never be assumed without written confirmation.
Northern Lebanon relevance: the location can be assessed for Tripoli and surrounding northern-area shipments, subject to road access and final-mile feasibility.
Hub-dependent planning: international cargo may need to connect through an approved Lebanese or regional gateway rather than move directly through Rene Mouawad Air Base (Kleyate Airport).
Pre-clearance is essential: our service team verifies operating permissions, handling availability, customs control and consignee collection arrangements before accepting a routing.

Cargo Facilities & Services

No cargo terminal, cold store, dangerous-goods warehouse, bonded facility, screening line or express sort centre is asserted here because these capabilities are not included in the supplied airport data. Our team confirms the actual service chain before booking.

Acceptance and handlingConfirm whether a civil cargo handler is appointed, whether cargo acceptance is available on the requested date and which aircraft or shipment types can be handled.

Customs controlVerify whether export or import customs can be completed locally or whether cargo must be customs-cleared through another gateway before road transfer.

Security and accessArrange advance vehicle and personnel details where required. Air-base security controls can impose restrictions beyond normal commercial-airport procedures.

Special cargoObtain written confirmation for temperature-controlled goods, dangerous goods, valuables, oversized pieces, live animals and any cargo requiring dedicated equipment.

Storage and demurrage exposureDo not dispatch cargo before confirming storage duration, warehouse appointment rules, release documents and any applicable handling or storage charges.

Final-mile deliveryPlan a separately verified truck movement to Tripoli or the consignee location, including road restrictions, delivery appointment and proof-of-delivery requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

There is no basis in the supplied record to promise regular international cargo flights, a specific carrier, fixed frequency or direct destination coverage from Rene Mouawad Air Base (Kleyate Airport).
Our team normally compares a directly confirmed local operation with a hub-based solution through an established Lebanese or regional gateway. The selected gateway depends on airline acceptance, customs status, road security, cargo type and destination.
Transit time is affected by flight availability, security clearance, customs inspection, transfer between airport and warehouse, truck scheduling, border or road conditions and seasonal operating changes.
For urgent shipments, the quotation should separate flight time from pre-carriage, terminal processing, customs release and final-mile delivery; only the confirmed booking and handling plan can establish an achievable schedule.

Our service team provides a routing-specific schedule only after checking operating status, available uplift, cargo acceptance and the consignee's delivery requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Tripoli and northern Lebanon, with the practical service area determined by road distance, consignee location, security conditions and the availability of a confirmed handling point.
Suitable planning categories: general commercial cargo, samples, spare parts, electronics, garments and time-sensitive documents may be evaluated, subject to airline and customs acceptance.
Controlled or sensitive cargo: pharmaceuticals, perishables, valuable cargo, batteries and dangerous goods require a separately approved handling chain; the airport name alone does not establish that such services are available.
Inbound versus outbound: import delivery must account for consignee authorization and customs release, while export cargo requires complete shipper documentation and confirmed acceptance before truck dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: do not rely on a standard commercial-airport cut-off. Confirm the actual acceptance deadline, security handover time, customs availability and truck appointment for the booked movement.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the shipper's declaration where required, correct UN information, compliant packing, labels and supporting transport documents. Obtain carrier acceptance before cargo leaves the shipper.
Temperature-sensitive goods: submit commodity details, temperature range, packaging validation and handling instructions in advance. Use a contingency plan if no confirmed cold-chain facility is available.
Documents and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, export/import permits and origin information must be consistent. Allow additional time for security review or customs examination.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile before quotation: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination, Incoterms, battery status and any special handling requirement.
Ask our service team to verify the airport's current civil operating status, cargo acceptance, security access, customs process and named handling party before packing or trucking cargo.
For high-value, urgent or temperature-sensitive shipments, compare a confirmed gateway-and-road solution with the local-air-base option and document the service level, custody points and contingency plan.
Use strong export packaging, piece-level marks and matching invoice, packing-list and air-waybill data. Do not send cargo to the airport until the booking reference and receiving instructions are confirmed in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Rene Mouawad Air Base (Kleyate Airport) receive ordinary international air cargo?

It should not be assumed. The supplied record does not identify a cargo operator or express facility. Our service team must confirm civil access, aircraft acceptance, handling, customs control and the receiving warehouse for the specific shipment.

Can I book a direct cargo flight to this airport?

Direct uplift, carrier identity, frequency and destination coverage require live confirmation. Where no suitable direct service is confirmed, we assess a hub-based routing with controlled road transfer to the Tripoli area.

Are dangerous goods or lithium batteries accepted?

Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft, handling agent, security process and applicable regulations. Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, battery details, packing information and documents before booking; acceptance must be written and shipment-specific.

How should temperature-controlled cargo be arranged?

Confirm the available cold-chain equipment, handover points, storage duration and contingency arrangements before dispatch. If those controls cannot be verified, our team may recommend a more established gateway.

What causes delays when collecting cargo from the airport?

Common risk points include air-base access authorization, incomplete consignee documents, customs inspection, unavailable handling staff, truck appointment restrictions and cargo being routed through another gateway. We coordinate these checkpoints before delivery planning.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time-zone details in this module are based on the supplied airport master record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance where current civil cargo facilities, schedules, handling arrangements or permissions require live confirmation.

Airport and aeronautical verification: official aeronautical information and national aviation authority materials should be checked through dgca.gov.lb where applicable.
International airport-code reference: the IATA industry reference domain is iata.org.
International aviation standards: ICAO reference materials are available through icao.int.
Verification boundary: source domains do not by themselves confirm current flight schedules, civilian cargo acceptance, warehouse capability, handling charges, customs opening times or military-access permissions. Our team verifies those items against the live booking and local operating parties.

Last reviewed for page content: based on the supplied airport record and operational planning assumptions that require confirmation before shipment acceptance.