Airport Overview
The main airport for Israel is Tel Aviv- Ben Gurion Airport, Ben Gurion Airport, commonly known by its Hebrew acronym as Natbag, is the main international airport of Israel and the busiest airport in the country, located on the northern outskirts of the city of Lod, which is about 45 km northwest of Jerusalem and 20 km to the southeast of Tel Aviv
The airport has evolved and prospered ever since, with passenger and air traffic figures constantly rising. In the 1990s the IAA recognised the fact that the old Terminal 1 was no longer capable of handling the increasing passenger traffic, and a joint decision was made with the Minister of Transport to build a new terminal with higher capacity - Terminal 3. The Airport has two main terminals: Terminal 3 for international flights and Terminal 1 for domestic and low-cost international flights.
Ben Gurion Airport is a modern airport, equipped with state-of-the-art technological installations and operational facilities that meet international standards. The Airport is accessible to disabled passengers and provides passenger service and special VIP services. The safety and security measures implemented at the Airport meet the highest global standards and air traffic safety is top priority.
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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 |
Tel Aviv – 20 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Ben Gurion International Airport |
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Latitude |
32.0055° N |
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Longitude |
34.8854° E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
135 ft / 42 m |
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IATA Code |
TLV - LLBG |
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ICAO Code |
LLBG |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Israel Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Ms. Adina Hoffman |
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Open From (hours) |
24 hrs |
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Open To (hours) |
24 hrs |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Ground handling companies, representing foreign airlines that operate at Ben Gurion Airport, offer the following services to travellers.
- Passenger services.
- Lost and Found and Lost Baggage Recover
- Ticketing Desk
- Information for travellers with disabilities.
Aero Handling
Address: Company office location - Terminal 3, Greeters Hall, Western Gallery, Level 1
Website: http://www.aerohandling.com/
Laufer Aviation GHI
Address: Company office location - Terminal 3, Greeters Hall, Western Gallery, Level 1
Telephone: Passenger Service 03-9754210
Lost and Found 03-9754072
Telephone switchboard 03-9754222
Email: Lost@Lauferghi.com
Website: http://www.lauferghi.com/
QAS
Address: Company office location - Terminal 3, Greeters Hall, Western Gallery, Level 1
Telephone: Passenger Service 03-9754005
Lost and Found 03-03-9754280/1
Ticketing Desk 03-9754306/7/8
Telephone switchboard 03-9754300
Email: lost_found@qasisrael.co.il
Website: http://www.qasisrael.co.il
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Palestine Airport Company Contact List (Israel)
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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Performance for 2018 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
75,324 |
6,277 |
202 |
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Total Passengers |
6,719,876 |
559,989 |
18,064 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
n/a |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
n/a |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
n/a |
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During the months of July and August - summer holidays and the month of September – Jewish holidays, the airport is operating at full capacity and very often is congested.
Runways
Today this runway is mostly used as a get-ready lane for the quiet runway.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
6056ft (1846m) x 148 ft (45m) (Usable length 5,840ft, 1,780m) |
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Orientation |
08/21 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
This is the longest and main take off runway from East to West (Direction 26). It is referred to as the 'quiet runway' since jets taking off in this direction produce less noise pollution for surrounding residents. This is also the newest runway built in the early 1970s.
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Runway #2 |
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Runway Dimensions |
12,203ft (3719m) x 148ft (45m) (Usable length 11,998ft, 3657m |
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Orientation |
08/26 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
The main runway and the closest runway to terminals 1 and 3 is followed by a taxiway. Most landings take place on this runway from West to East, approaching from the Mediterranean Sea over southern Tel Aviv. Sometimes, in difficult weather conditions, it also serves takeoffs (direction 12, West to East).
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Runway #3 |
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Runway Dimensions |
10,556ft, (3,217m) x 148ft (45m) (Usable length 10,209ft, 3,112m) |
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Orientation |
12/30 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
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Helipad #1 |
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Present |
Yes |
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Largest Helicopter that can Land |
n/a |
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Width and Length (m) |
n/a |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B747 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B747 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
n/a |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
n/a |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
n/a |
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Max Height (m) |
n/a |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in State of Palestine, please see the following link: 1.3 Palestine Customs Information
Storage Facilities
https://www.maman.co.il/eng/2.asp
https://en.maman-group.co.il/cargo-terminals/
Airfield Costs
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
0.906 $/liter |
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Avgas |
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Security
The Security Division is responsible for all matters regarding the security of passenger and air traffic at the Airport. The Division has a strict structure and is divided into units responsible for specific issues, that encompass the entire field of personal and general security measures at the Airport, both visible and concealed, including security checks of hand luggage and checked baggage, spatial protection of the Airport peripheral area, protection within passenger terminals and more.
