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Airports / Israel / HFA
Medium airport · HFA
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport.
Haifa, Israel · 28 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
572 ratings
2
Operators based
28
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Haifa, IsraelELEV 28 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
572
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
28
Field elevation
feet above sea level
11
Nearest alternate
nm to LLRD
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
Ramat David Air Base (LLRD), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (LLHA / HFA) sits in Haifa, Israel, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 28 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, Lahak Aviation and LynxJet - Private Flights Ltd are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ramat David Air Base (LLRD, 11 nm), Rosh Pina Airport (RPN, 29 nm), and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV, 49 nm). With a single 4,324-foot paved runway, HFA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from HFA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under RAF Haifa. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Haifa.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The organization of services, the work of the staff, and the general condition of the flights left a positive impression.”
Kirill K4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LLHA
IATA
HFA
FAA / Local
LLHA
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
32.8102° N · 35.0437° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Israel fields
state range -1,266–2,126 ft
At 28 ft, HFA sits lower than 78% of the 9 Israel fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,324 ft
- 15/334,324 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,324 ft
HFA's 4,324 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 11nmLLRDRamat David Air BaseHaifa
- 29nmRPNRosh Pina AirportRosh Pina
- 49nmTLVBen Gurion International AirportTel Aviv
- 59nmLLEKTel Nof Air BaseRehovot
- 65nmBEYBeirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBeirut
- 70nmADJMarka International (Amman Civil) AirportAmman
Location
Open the full mapLLHA · Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport · Haifa, Israel
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HFA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,741 nm | 11h 26m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,898 nm | 11h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,092 nm | 12h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,159 nm | 12h 24m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,326 nm | 12h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,533 nm | 13h 16m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,664 nm | 13h 34m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,707 nm | 13h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HFA?
- Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport's longest paved runway is 4,324 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 HFA?
- Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,324 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HFA?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport as a home base, including Lahak Aviation, LynxJet - Private Flights Ltd. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to HFA?
- The closest alternate is Ramat David Air Base (LLRD), about 11 nm away, followed by Rosh Pina Airport (RPN) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HFA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 26m (4,741 nm), New York about 11h 47m (4,898 nm), Washington DC about 12h 15m (5,092 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.