Wujah Al Hajar Air Base (Z19O)
Medium airport · Hamat, North Governorate, Lebanon
Airport data
| Name | Wujah Al Hajar Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | Z19O |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°16'52" E 35°40'48" 34.28123, 35.68010 |
| Location | Hamat, North Governorate, Lebanon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | — | Concrete | No |
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base at a glance
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base is a medium airport in Hamat, North Governorate, Lebanon. The field elevation of 840 ft (256 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at Z19O are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for Z19O shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wujah Al Hajar Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | OLKA | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | OLBA | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Rayak Air Base | OLRA | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Al Qusayr Air Base | OS70 | 88 km (48 NM) |
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | OS64 | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wujah Al Hajar Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 840 ft field elevation of Wujah Al Hajar Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 4 airports and airfields we list for Lebanon — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wujah Al Hajar Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Wujah Al Hajar Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Wujah Al Hajar Air Base is Z19O, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wujah Al Hajar Air Base above sea level?
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base sits at an elevation of 840 feet (256 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wujah Al Hajar Air Base located?
The airport lies at 34.2812, 35.6801 — in Hamat, North Governorate, Lebanon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rene Mouawad Air Base, about 46 km away.
Does Z19O publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for Z19O appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wujah Al Hajar Air Base?
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a Concrete surface.