What is the tower frequency at LLBG?

The tower frequency at Ben Gurion is 134.6 MHz.

What fuel is available at LLBG?

Ben Gurion offers JET A-1, AVGAS.

Does LLBG require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Ben Gurion (Israel).

Is customs available at LLBG?

Yes, customs at Ben Gurion is available from 00:00 to 23:59.

Does LLBG require slots or PPR?

Slots are required at Ben Gurion.

Where is LLBG located?

Ben Gurion (LLBG) is located in Tel Aviv, Israel.

What is the IATA code for LLBG?

The IATA code for Ben Gurion is TLV.

How long is the runway at LLBG?

The main runway at Ben Gurion (03/21) measures 9094 X 197.

Does LLBG have an ILS approach?

Yes, Ben Gurion has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 03/21, 08/26, 12/30.

Is LLBG a port of entry?

Yes, Ben Gurion is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Ben Gurion (LLBG/TLV) — Tel Aviv, Israel

Ben Gurion (LLBG/TLV) serves Tel Aviv, Israel. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (03/21, 08/26). Field elevation is 135 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Jul 21

227 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 219 on the ground · busiest hour 16:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-21

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-24

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Basic Airport Information

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: LLLL
Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
Distance from City: 12.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 9094 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL, PAPI
NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (21), RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: Seldom used by commercial traffic. Width 60m.

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 13327 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL, PAPI, CL, TDZ
NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (08), ILS CAT I (26), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: Main takeoff runway (east to west). Length 4062m.

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 10210 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL, PAPI, CL, TDZ
NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA (30), ILS CAT I (12), RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: Primary landing runway (west to east). Length 3112m. ILS upgraded 2008.

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Frequencies

Tower: 134.600 MHz
Ground: 118.050, 129.200 MHz
Operations: 120.500 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 121.400 MHz
ATIS: 132.500 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Ben Gurion operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: H24 year-round. Closed only on Yom Kippur (~12:00-18:00 UTC).

Contacts

AIS Tel: +972 39756217
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +972 39755555
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/airports/ben-gurion/
Remarks: GA desk: +972 39752070. ATS/AIS dept: +972 39750195. Domestic briefing: +972 39756215. Slots: [email protected]

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Yes
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: [email protected]
Remarks: IATA Level 3 coordinated airport. Slots mandatory. GA/BA slot requests must be submitted in GCR format. Landing permit may be required based on flight type.

Customs

Open: 00:00
Close: 23:59
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: H24 customs. Airport closed only on Yom Kippur (approx 12:00-18:00 UTC).

Fees

Landing Fee: 21.65 USD up to 1500kg MTOW + 14.46 USD per additional 1000kg
Parking Fee: Free first 3 hours; then 25% of landing charge per 24-hour period
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: ATC charges: $5.88 (up to 5700kg), $19.75 (5701-20000kg), $59.49 (20001-50000kg), $98.99 (50001-100000kg), $158.47 (100001-200000kg), $237.59 (200001-300000kg), $336.56 (300001kg+). Pax charge T3: $30.36 departing, T1: $13.99. Fees per AIP GEN 4.1 (2022). Handlers: Bedek Aerohandling (ops: +972 39757126, main: +972 39754012, [email protected]), QAS/Swissport (+972 39751333, [email protected]).

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-05
Remarks: Supplied by Air BP via Paz Fuel Supplier.

Fuel Type: AVGAS
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-05
Remarks: Supplied by Air BP via Paz Fuel Supplier.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: H24 immigration. Extensive security screening on all operations. GA requires advance documentation and local Israeli citizen contact to vouch for crew.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 01:00
Curfew End: 05:30
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.

Alternates

LLHA

ICAO: LLHA
Name: Haifa
Distance (NM): 48.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: ASOC (Aviation Security Operations Center) conducts security/background checks on aircraft, crew, and passengers. Permit lead time: minimum 4 business days recommended (72h official minimum). Permit revisions: 24–48 hours. Crew and passengers must hold passports from countries with Israeli diplomatic relations. ETA-IL electronic travel authorization required since Jan 2025 for visa-exempt nationalities. Applications in English only.

OJAM

ICAO: OJAM
Name: Marka Intl
Distance (NM): 56.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. APIS submission required. Customs and immigration tel: +962 6 489 1401. 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: Visa on arrival for 150+ nationalities. Single entry JOD 40, double JOD 60, multiple JOD 120. Valid 30 days. Crew enter on GENDEC. E-gates available for Jordanian citizens

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.

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Israel Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 5d

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

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require CAAI authorization with full crew/passenger manifests. Security clearance may take longer.

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Active NOTAMs

A0356/26 critical

Aerodrome closed

AD CLSD DUE WIP.

2026-07-24 15:00:00 2026-07-24 19:55:00

A0510/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

NIGHT RESTRICTIONS BTN 0140-0500LMT (2240-0200UTC) TEMPO WITHDRAWN.

2026-06-28 11:50:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

A0511/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

RESTRICTIONS OF LDG 4 ENGINE ACFT WI LLBG TEMPO WITHDRAWN.