Lebanon officially launched the Rene Mouawad Airport redevelopment project at Qlayaat Airport in Akkar on 2026-06-06, advancing plans for the site to return to operation. The launch was attended by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Minister Fayez Rasamny, and local and security officials.
Reuters reported that the initiative is aimed at restoring operations at the airport, which is also known as Qlayaat Airport. Coverage on the same day framed the project as part of efforts tied to northern Lebanon’s connectivity and economic revival.
The launch is the latest verified development in the airport’s redevelopment process and provides a formal starting point for the project. For the aviation sector, the event marks a concrete step toward reactivating an airport that could add capacity and network options in northern Lebanon.