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The official launch ceremony will take place on June 6, 2026. It marks a major step toward bringing Lebanon&#8217;s second civilian airport back into operation.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To read more about the company that won the bid to operate the airport, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/775484\/this-company-just-won-the-bid-to-operate-lebanons-new-qlaayat-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content: center;align-items: center;\">   <div class=\"lozad wp-twitter-embed\" style=\"text-align: center;width:80%;max-width: 100%;\" data-twitter-src=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BeirutCityGuide\/status\/2057019517872533966?s=20\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in Akkar, just a few kilometers from the Syrian border, the airport has a long history. Originally built by the French military in the late 1930s, it later served as both a military and civilian airport. During the Lebanese Civil War, it played an important role in connecting northern Lebanon, and between 1988 and 1990, Middle East Airlines operated domestic flights at both Qlayaat and Beirut airports.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, plans to revive the airport remained on hold. Officials pushed to reduce pressure on Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and strengthen Lebanon&#8217;s aviation infrastructure. Earlier this year, the government approved a gradual reopening plan, while recent tenders and rehabilitation efforts moved the project closer to reality.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYjUdt4A967\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once operational, Qlayaat Airport will serve northern Lebanon, support tourism and economic activity, and provide an alternative gateway to the country during peak travel periods. 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