Ben Gurion

• ICAO: LLBG
• Name: Ben Gurion
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 32.011398
• Longitude: 34.8867
• Elevation: 135 ft
• Country: Israel
• Municipality: Tel Aviv
• IATA Code: TLV
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: N/A
• Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
• Distance from City: 12.9 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 03/21

• Designation: 03/21
• Dimensions: 9094 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

• Designation: 08/26
• Dimensions: 13327 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I (26), ILS CAT I (08), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

• Designation: 12/30
• Dimensions: 10209 X 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA (30), ILS CAT I (12), RNAV (GNSS)
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 134.600 MHz
• Ground: 118.050, 129.200 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 132.500 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: N/A

• AIS Tel: N/A
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurion/
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ILS 50-150 per tonne
• Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then ILS 20-60 per tonne per day
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: ILS
• Remarks: Ben Gurion International (Tel Aviv). Handlers: Israel Airports Authority, Laufer Aviation GH. Extensive security screening on all operations.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Higher than Gulf average due to import costs and taxes. Supplied by Paz Oil, Sonol.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Full CIQ. Strict security screening for all flights. Advance pax manifest required. Some nationalities require pre-approved visa.

• Curfew Start: %H:%i
• Curfew End: %H:%i
• Noise Chapter Min: 3
• Remarks: Takeoff curfew 01:40-05:00 (summer) / 01:40-05:30 (winter). Landing restrictions 01:00-01:45. Very limited exemptions. Final allocatable slot 01:20.

LLHA

• ICAO: LLHA
• Name: Haifa
• Distance (NM): 48.6
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Strict security protocols at Haifa. All passengers subject to security interview. APIS mandatory. Landing permit required for foreign-registered aircraft.

OJAM

• ICAO: OJAM
• Name: Marka Intl
• Distance (NM): 56.3
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Queen Alia International is the primary port of entry. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. APIS submission required. Jordan Pass available for tourism.

OJAI

• ICAO: OJAI
• Name: Queen Alia Intl
• Distance (NM): 59.0
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival for many nationalities. Jordan Pass covers visa fee with tourism entry.

HEAR

• ICAO: HEAR
• Name: El Arish Intl
• Distance (NM): 77.6
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Check security situation in North Sinai. May have operational restrictions.

• Overflight Permit: Not Available
• Landing Permit: Yes
• Overflight Lead Time: N/A -- GA overflight generally not permitted
• Landing Lead Time: 4 business days (minimum); 7+ business days recommended due to rigorous screening

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