NAME
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport
IDENTIFIER
TLV/LLBG
SERVES
Gush Dan and Greater Jerusalem [1]
OWNER
Ministry of Transport and Road Safety
OPERATOR
Israel Airports Authority
PUBLIC/PRIVATE
Public
LOCAL TIME
11. Oct 03:07
IDT
DESCRIPTION
Ben Gurion International Airport, commonly known by the Hebrew-language acronym Natbag, is the main international airport of Israel. Situated on the northern outskirts of the city of Lod, it is the busiest airport in the country. It is located 45 kilometres to the northwest of Jerusalem and 20 kilometres to the southeast of Tel Aviv. Until 1973, it was known as Lod Airport, whereafter it was renamed in honour of David Ben-Gurion, the first Israeli prime minister. The airport serves as a hub for El Al, Israir Airlines, Arkia, and Sun d'Or, and is managed by the Israel Airports Authority.
SOURCE: Wikipedia
RUNWAYS
| IDENTIFIER |
Length (m/ft) |
SURFACE |
| 03/21
|
2,772/9,094 |
Asphalt |
| 08/26
|
4,062/13,327 |
Asphalt |
| 12/30
|
3,112/10,210 |
Asphalt |