Airport Overview
Haifa Airport, also known as U. Michaeli Airport and named after Uri Michaeli (1900-1976), was established in 1934. The airport is located at the eastern entrance to the city of Haifa, adjacent to the Kishon River and Israel Shipyards.
In 1998, a new and innovative terminal was opened at the airport.
- In 2014, the new northern entrance to the terminal was opened.
- In 2016, the construction of a new parking space for light aircraft on the east side of the airport is scheduled to be completed.
- There are two companies operating in the airport: Lahak Aviation and FNA
The terminal is open for service for passengers from 06:30 AM.
Airport activity hours:
- Sundays, Thursdays: 08:00—22:00.
- Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 08:00-20:00.
- Fridays and holiday eves: 07:00-19:00.
- Saturdays and holidays: 08:00-23:00.
Flight requests outside of the usual activity hours should be submitted to the airport management at least 24 hours in advance.
*Since the closure of the main National A/Ps Sde-Dov in Tel Aviv and Eilat (Herzelia is next to be closed), Haifa A/P is not operational for commercial flights.
Wikipedia - List of airports in Israel
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Israel |
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Province or District |
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Nearest Town or City |
Haifa 3 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Haifa Airport |
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Latitude |
32°48′34″N |
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Longitude |
35°02′35″E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
28 ft / 9 m |
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IATA Code |
HFA |
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ICAO Code |
LLHA |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Israel Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
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Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1326 m X 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
