4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Israel / TLV
Large airport · TLV
Ben Gurion International Airport.
Tel Aviv, Israel · 135 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
20,471 ratings
2
Operators based
135
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Tel Aviv, IsraelELEV 135 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
20,471
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
135
Field elevation
feet above sea level
11
Nearest alternate
nm to LLEK
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tel Nof Air Base (LLEK), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG / TLV) sits in Tel Aviv, Israel, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 135 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Orange Aviation Ltd and Shino Aviation are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tel Nof Air Base (LLEK, 11 nm), Ramat David Air Base (LLRD, 42 nm), and Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ, 48 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 13,327-foot paved runway, TLV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from TLV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Tel Aviv.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Departure —————- The departure was smooth as there are couple of security check.”
Jaspal Singh4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Ben Gurion International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LLBG
IATA
TLV
FAA / Local
LLBG
Elevation
135 ft
Coordinates
32.0114° N · 34.8867° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Israel fields
state range -1,266–2,126 ft
At 135 ft, TLV sits lower than 67% of the 9 Israel fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 13,327 ft
- 08/2613,327 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/3010,209 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/219,094 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,327 ft
TLV's 13,327 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmLLEKTel Nof Air BaseRehovot
- 42nmLLRDRamat David Air BaseHaifa
- 48nmMTZBar Yehuda AirfieldMasada
- 49nmHFAUri Michaeli Haifa International AirportHaifa
- 49nmVTMNevatim Air BaseBeersheba
- 56nmADJMarka International (Amman Civil) AirportAmman
Location
Open the full mapLLBG · Ben Gurion International Airport · Tel Aviv, Israel
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TLV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,768 nm | 11h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,926 nm | 11h 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,120 nm | 12h 18m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,207 nm | 12h 31m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,358 nm | 12h 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,562 nm | 13h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,686 nm | 13h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,728 nm | 13h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TLV?
- Ben Gurion International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,327 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TLV?
- Ben Gurion International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 13,327 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at TLV?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Ben Gurion International Airport as a home base, including Orange Aviation Ltd, Shino Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to TLV?
- The closest alternate is Tel Nof Air Base (LLEK), about 11 nm away, followed by Ramat David Air Base (LLRD) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TLV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 29m (4,768 nm), New York about 11h 51m (4,926 nm), Washington DC about 12h 18m (5,120 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.