Opening of Beirut International Airport - Aéroport de Beyrout Rafic Hariri Beyrout par Rafik Hariri

Beirut International Airport underwent considerable transformations during the past years. Plans of improving it, included a new runway, 16 km approach, rehabilitation and development of the terminal buildings that will accommodate six million passengers per year, a new air traffic control tower, a hotel, a conference center and a large duty-free shopping area. The works was due for completion in 1997.