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Ben Gurion (LLBG/TLV) — Tel Aviv, Israel
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS
- Tower
- 134.6
- Runways
- 03/21, 08/26, 12/30
- Elevation
- 135 ft
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
173 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 142 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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.
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
- APIS 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.
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.
Airport Services
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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.
Active NOTAMs
A0742/27
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DUE WIP.
2027-03-12 16:00 UTC
2027-03-12 21:00 UTC
A0741/27
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DUE WIP.
2027-02-12 16:00 UTC
2027-02-12 21:00 UTC
A0740/27
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DUE WIP.
2027-01-15 16:00 UTC
2027-01-15 21:00 UTC
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- 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). Permit details for 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.
- 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.