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Lebanon’s René Mouawad Air Base to open for commercial flights Dec. 14, 2026

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Lebanon plans to begin commercial passenger service at René Mouawad Air Base in Tripoli on Dec. 14, 2026, after trial flights start Nov. 22. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the schedule, marking the facility’s planned entry into the country’s passenger aviation network.

Discovered 2026-11-13T01:05:16.512226-08:00 | 2026-11-13T01:05:16.512226-08:00

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  • The planned opening adds a commercial passenger facility in Tripoli, potentially expanding Lebanon’s airport infrastructure beyond its existing passenger operations.
  • Trial flights are scheduled to begin Nov. 22, ahead of the Dec. 14, 2026 launch; the announcement provides a timeline, but no details on routes, operators or capacity.

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