Event type: HQE – MSE – MEMORIAL
Event airports: OLBA & LCLK
Giveaway Book: Douglas DC-3: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History
EVENT OVERVIEW
One of Middle East Airlines’ Dragon Rapide – Courtesy of Stephen Quinn – 1947
Although IVAO Lebanon’s Events Department is constantly pushing the envelope with fresh ideas and modern innovations, when it’s time to go classical — history is what we’re most proud of. This event is our tribute to that legacy.
On 01 January 1946, Middle East Airlines launched its first commercial flight from Beirut to Nicosia using a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, possibly registered OD-ABX. While Nicosia Airport is no longer operational in real life, we’ll honor this historic route virtually by flying between Beirut (OLBA) and Larnaca (LCLK) — keeping the spirit of the flight alive.
This event is tailor-made for our needle-and-gauge pilots and lovers of aviation heritage. Whether you’re flying a vintage civilian aircraft or a warbird or just want to immerse yourself in the early days of Middle Eastern commercial aviation, you’re warmly invited to join us in the skies.
Expect ATC coverage and a beautifully nostalgic atmosphere. Let’s make history fly again!
INVOLVED AIRPORTS & ROUTES
OLBA -> 
LCLK
- Conventional: KAD LCA
Dep Rwy Hdg (any rwy) intercept RADIAL 300° (KAD 112.6) 45Nm, passing 45Nm Intercept RADIAL INBOUND 119° (LCA 112.8) 67Nm. - GPS: KAD UR219 KUKLA M31 LCA
LCLK -> OLBA
- Conventional: LCA KAD
Dep Rwy Hdg (any rwy) intercept RADIAL 100° (LCA 112.8) 70Nm, passing 70Nm Intercept RADIAL INBOUND 326° (KAD 112.6) 50Nm. - GPS: KOBER M601 BALMA
Contact Us: LB-Events@ivao.aero
ATC Booking system: ATC
Charts: OLBA
