Ramon International Airport (LLER/ETM) — Eilat, Israel
Ramon International Airport (LLER/ETM) serves Eilat, Israel. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 288 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LLER
- Name: Ramon International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 29.727009
- Longitude: 35.014114
- Elevation: 288 ft
- Country: Israel
- Municipality: Eilat
- IATA Code: ETM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LLLL
- Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
- Distance from City: 20.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 11811 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 88/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: CAT I approach lights, PAPI both sides, centerline and edge lights
- NAVAIDs: ILS 01 108.700, ILS 19 110.500, DVOR/DME RAM 113.850
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (both ends), RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA 3600m. RESA 240m. RWY 01 GP/DME 330.500, RWY 19 GP/DME 329.600
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 119.000, 122.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: ATIS 132.550 MHz; GND 121.700 / 121.800 MHz; Emergency 121.500 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 132.550 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Sun-Thu 05:30-23:30 local, Fri 06:00-18:00 local, Sat 07:00-23:30 local. UTC times shown are Sun-Thu winter (UTC+2). ATS/Tower H24. Airport available H24 as alternate. O/T by PPR.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +972 89553601
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +972 89553881
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/airports/ramon/
- Remarks: Operations/Fueling: +972 89553600. Email: [email protected]. SITA: ETMELXH
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: Air carriers: 48h advance Mon-Thu, 72h advance Fri-Sun via [email protected]. Private traffic: 48h advance via [email protected]. Flights LLER-OJAQ require separate PPR.
Customs
- Open: 03:30
- Close: 21:30
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Sun-Thu 05:30-23:30 local, Fri 06:00-18:00 local, Sat 07:00-23:30 local. UTC times shown are Sun-Thu winter (UTC+2). Summer (UTC+3) subtract 1h.
Fees
- Landing Fee: USD 14.69 up to 1500 kg MTOW; USD 9.75 per additional 1000 kg
- Parking Fee: 25% of landing fee per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: First 3h parking free. ATC charges additional: scale by MTOW from 3.53-201.94 USD. Departing passenger tax exempt at Ramon. Handling mandatory for non-commercial charter flights (Laufer Aviation GHI or AeroHandling).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Bowser delivery. 24h advance notice required outside operating hours. Fueling hours: Sun-Fri as admin hours, Sat 14:00-22:30 local
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: AVGAS available. Bowser delivery.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport, full customs and immigration. Landing permit may be required based on flight type.
Alternates
LLRM
- ICAO: LLRM
- Name: Ramon Air Base
- Distance (NM): 65.4
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
LLNV
- ICAO: LLNV
- Name: Nevatim Air Base
- Distance (NM): 88.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
LLMZ
- ICAO: LLMZ
- Name: Bar Yehuda Airfield
- Distance (NM): 97.9
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Israel Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require CAAI authorization with full crew/passenger manifests. Security clearance may take longer.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of LLER?
- Ramon International Airport operates from 03:30 to 21:30 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at LLER?
- The tower frequency at Ramon International Airport is 119.000 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LLER?
- Ramon International Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does LLER require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ramon International Airport (Israel).
- Is customs available at LLER?
- Yes, customs at Ramon International Airport is available from 03:30 to 21:30.
- Does LLER require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Ramon International Airport.
- Where is LLER located?
- Ramon International Airport (LLER) is located in Eilat, Israel.
- What is the IATA code for LLER?
- The IATA code for Ramon International Airport is ETM.
- How long is the runway at LLER?
- The main runway at Ramon International Airport (01/19) measures 11811 X 148.
- Does LLER have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ramon International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
- Is LLER a port of entry?
- Yes, Ramon International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.