According to Al-Akhbar information, the General Authority for Civil Aviation granted the Qilaat airport a conditional operating certificate for a period of 90 days only, starting on November 15 and ending on February 13, 2027, and allows limited movement of civil aircraft while subjecting them to strict restrictions that limit the activity to "suitable weather conditions only, and during daytime hours".
This is due to the complete absence of automatic landing systems and navigation devices as well as non-compliance with any international conditions. This raises the question of what is the reason for the rush to open the airport, on Independence Day, that is, November 22, even though it is not ready.
It is clear that some officials in the Lebanese state prioritize their ego satisfaction over public safety, which they do not care to risk as a result of unjustified haste.
In this context, Al-Akhbar learned that the Prime Minister recently told the Akhari delegation that "History will record two achievements for him: the decision to disarm and the opening of Qaliyaat Airport", adding that the opening will bring about an extraordinary economic renewal for the North, in addition to the fact that it is receiving American attention, which even surpasses our interest in Washington in Hezbollah.