2.2.1 Ben Gurion International Airport (Israel)
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 serviceand special VIP services. The safety and security measures implemented at the Airport meet the highest global standards and air traffic safety is top priority.
Airport Location and Contact
Country Israel
Province or District
Nearest Town or City Tel Aviv – 20 km with Distance from Airport
Airport’s Complete Name Ben Gurion International Airport
Latitude 32.0055° N
Longitude 34.8854° E
Elevation (ft and m) 135 ft / 42 m
IATA Code TLV - LLBG
ICAO Code LLBG
Managing Company or Airport Authority Israel Airport Authority
Management Contact Person
Open From (hours) 24 hrs
Open To (hours) 24 hrs
Airport Picture
Page 1 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 Service03-9754210
Lost and Found03-9754072
Telephone switchboard03-9754222
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lauferghi.com/
QAS
Address: Company office location - Terminal 3, Greeters Hall, Western Gallery, Level 1
Telephone: Passenger Service03-9754005
Lost and Found03-03-9754280/1
Ticketing Desk03-9754306/7/8
Telephone switchboard03-9754300
Page 2 Email: [email protected]
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
Performance for 2018
Per Year Per Month Per Day
Total Aircraft Movements 151,350 12,612 414
Total Passengers 22,358,293 1,863,191 61,255
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) n/a
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) n/a
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) n/a
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.
Runway #1
Runway Dimensions 6056ft (1846m) x 148 ft (45m) (Usable length 5,840ft, 1,780m)
Orientation 08/21
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.
Runway #2
Runway Dimensions 12,203ft (3719m) x 148ft (45m) (Usable length 11,998ft, 3657m
Orientation 08/26
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).
Runway #3
Runway Dimensions 10,556ft, (3,217m) x 148ft (45m) (Usable length 10,209ft, 3,112m)
Orientation 12/30
Surface Asphalt
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helipad #1
Present Yes
Page 3 Largest Helicopter that can Land n/a
Width and Length (m) n/a
Surface Asphalt
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs Yes JET A-1 fuel Yes
Immigration Yes AVGAS 100 Yes
Terminal Building Yes Single Point Refueling Yes
Passenger Terminal Yes Air Starter Units Yes
Cargo terminal Yes Ground Power (mobile) Yes
Pax Transport to Airfield Yes Ground Handling Services Yes
Control Tower Yes Latrine Servicing Yes
Weather Facilities Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Yes
Catering Services Yes De-icing Equipment Yes
Base Operating Room Yes Parking Ramp Lighting Yes
Airport Radar Yes Approach & Runway Lights Yes
NDB Yes VOR Yes
ILS Yes
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo B747
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet B747
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) n/a
Storage Area (m3 and MT) n/a
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders Yes Max Capacity (MT) n/a
Max Height (m) n/a
Loading Ramps Yes
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
Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1 74.87 $/bbl
Avgas
IATA Jet Fuel Price Monitor
Page 4 Security
The Security Division is responsible for all matters regarding the security of passenger and air trafficat the Airport. The Division has a strict structure and is divided into units responsible forspecific 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 andchecked baggage, spatial protection of the Airport peripheral area, protection withinpassenger terminals and more.
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