Ben Gurion Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on siteNoise curfewSlots required

Ben Gurion Airport LLBG / TLV

Israel's only major international airport, 30 minutes from Tel Aviv's Rothschild business district and 45 from Jerusalem. Security processing is thorough and advance passenger information is mandatory; GA parking is limited and slots coordinated. Check current security situation and airspace advisories before planning (verify).

13,327 ft
Longest runway
30 min
Drive to Tel Aviv
2
FBOs / handlers
135 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
Yes
Noise curfew
Yes
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A-1
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
20 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • QAS Israel
  • Laufer Aviation GHI

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 13,327 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

What it costs to fly here privately

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