Haifa (LLHA/HFA) — Haifa, Israel

• ICAO: LLHA
• Name: Haifa
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 32.809399
• Longitude: 35.043098
• Elevation: 28 ft
• Country: Israel
• Municipality: Haifa
• IATA Code: HFA
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: LLLL
• Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
• Distance from City: 4.3 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: No

Runway 16/34

• Designation: 16/34
• Dimensions: 4324 X 98
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: 39F/C/Y/T
• Lighting: PAPI (L 3° RWY 16, 4° RWY 34), REIL both ends, Edge lights LIH white 60m spacing, RWY end lights red, Aerodrome beacon green/white
• NAVAIDs: Nil at aerodrome. Nearby: RMD NDB 368 kHz (11.1 nm), NAT VOR 112.40 MHz (28.7 nm), ROP VOR 115.30 MHz (28.7 nm)
• Approach Types: CVFR only (STAR GALIM 1A/1B, Visual Approach)
• Remarks: Declared distances: TORA 1228m/1198m, TODA 1228m/1288m, ASDA 1228m/1198m, LDA 1138m/1083m. Slope -0.86% RWY 16. RESA 30x60m both ends. Strip 1318x80m. Secondary power 20s switchover. ARFF CAT 5. No disabled aircraft removal equipment.

• Tower: 133.000 MHz
• Ground: 127.800 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: No dedicated traffic/AFIS frequency. Tower 133.000 MHz (primary), 127.800 MHz (secondary). ATIS 135.400 MHz. Emergency 121.500 MHz. MHz
• ATIS: 135.400 MHz

• AIS Tel: +972 48476120
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +972 48476100
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/airports/haifa/
• Remarks: Admin fax: +972 48728657. Email: [email protected]. ATC email: [email protected]. After hours security: +972 509753105. MET office: +972 48476132. Comm failure tel: +972 48729361. Handling agents: QAS +972 39751333, Laufer-GHI +972 768880000, AEROHANDLING +972 39754012. Fuel: PAZ Aviation Services +972 537211039.

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: +972 48476100
• Remarks: International flights require approval at least 24 hours in advance. ASOC security permit required for all foreign GA aircraft — apply via asoc.mot.gov.il or email [email protected] / fax +972 39599807. Must receive Confirmation Form and Entry Code before filing flight plan. Local sponsor required (Israeli citizen personally acquainted with all passengers).

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: Customs operates during international flights only — not fixed hours. Prior coordination with Operation and Security Center required. International arrivals/departures need 24h advance approval.

• Landing Fee: USD 21.65 for aircraft up to 1,500 kg MTOW; USD 14.46 for each additional 1,000 kg or part thereof. ATC surcharge separate: USD 5.88 (up to 5,700 kg), USD 19.75 (5,701–20,000 kg), USD 59.49 (20,001–50,000 kg). Parking free up to 3 hours; beyond: 25% of landing fee per 24h period.
• Parking Fee: 25% of landing charge per 24 hours
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: USD
• Remarks: First 3 hours parking free. Incoming passenger charge $5.99/pax. Departing passengers exempt from airport tax. Handling agents: QAS, Laufer-GHI, AEROHANDLING. Fees effective 01.01.2023.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• 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.

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• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: CVFR traffic only (no IFR). No formal curfew — airport closed outside ATC hours. Voluntary noise abatement 20:00-04:00 UTC (winter). Max aircraft dependent on apron assignment. No hangar space for visiting aircraft. No repair facilities. No de-icing. No cargo handling. Closed Jewish New Year's Eve from 16:00 UTC, Yom Kippur from 12:00 UTC until following day (winter times). Class D airspace SFC-3000ft (3500ft weekends).

LLBG

• ICAO: LLBG
• Name: Ben Gurion
• Distance (NM): 48.6
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: H24 immigration. Extensive security screening on all operations. GA requires advance documentation and local Israeli citizen contact to vouch for crew.

OLBA

• ICAO: OLBA
• Name: Rafic Hariri Intl
• Distance (NM): 64.7
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: International airport of entry. Visa on arrival available. General Security office at airport: +961 1 629150.

OJAM

• ICAO: OJAM
• Name: Marka Intl
• Distance (NM): 69.5
• 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): 81.1
• 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

OSDI

• ICAO: OSDI
• Name: Damascus Intl
• Distance (NM): 82.4
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Damascus is the nominal primary port of entry. Visa required. Airport operational status must be confirmed. International sanctions and conflict severely affect operations.

• 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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