Rene Mouawad Air Base KYE Tripoli
The Rene Mouawad Air Base is a joint airport located in Tripoli, Lebanon. It has an airport code of KYE, which stands for the airport’s former name, Kleyate Airport. The airport serves as both a civil and military airport, given its location near the Lebanese-Syrian border. The airport’s history can be traced in 1960s, when it was used for transporting the staff of an oil company between Arab companies and Tripoli. The army obtained the airport in 1966, and redeveloped it to be one of the region’s most modern bases. The airport was damaged due to an Israel-Lebanon conflict in 2006.
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The Rene Mouawad Air Base is located 75 feet above sea level. It has a concrete runway measuring 3,000 meters long. The Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority has started plans to improve the Rene Mouawad Air base and have it designated for low-cost carriers and cargo, so that those who wish to travel north would no longer need to travel by car. Plans are under way to build a Duty Free area and a connecting railway.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Rene Mouawad Air Base in Tripoli is located a little far from the city center, so travelers are advised to stay in hotels that offer convenient shuttle services. The Elite Residence, Ehden Country Club, and Quality Inn are all located within 20 miles from the KYE Airport. Hotel Miziara offers free parking spaces and free wifi services, and is located within 19 miles from the airport.
