Airports / Israel / MTZ
Bar Yehuda Airfield.
Masada, Israel · -1,266 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
31 ratings
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Operators based
-1,266
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 8
Israel airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 31 Google ratings , ranked against 8 rated Israel fields.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nevatim Air Base (VTM), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bar Yehuda Airfield (LLMZ / MTZ) sits in Masada, Israel, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of -1,266 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MTZ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Nevatim Air Base (VTM, 21 nm), Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 39 nm), and Tel Nof Air Base (LLEK, 42 nm). MTZ offers a single 3,937-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of MTZ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Masada Airfield. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MTZ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
LLMZ
IATA
MTZ
FAA / Local
LLMZ
Elevation
-1,266 ft
Coordinates
31.3282° N · 35.3886° 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
No
Elevation vs Israel fields
state range -1,266–2,126 ft
At -1,266 ft, MTZ sits lower than 89% of the 9 Israel fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,937 ft
- 01/193,937 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,937 ft
MTZ's 3,937 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmVTMNevatim Air BaseBeersheba
- 39nmAMMQueen Alia International AirportAmman
- 42nmLLEKTel Nof Air BaseRehovot
- 48nmTLVBen Gurion International AirportTel Aviv
- 49nmADJMarka International (Amman Civil) AirportAmman
- 50nmLLRMRamon Air BaseBeersheba
Location
Open the full mapLLMZ · Bar Yehuda Airfield · Masada, Israel
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MTZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,815 nm | 11h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,973 nm | 11h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,166 nm | 12h 25m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,247 nm | 12h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,406 nm | 12h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,609 nm | 13h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,731 nm | 13h 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,773 nm | 13h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MTZ?
- Bar Yehuda Airfield's longest paved runway is 3,937 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 MTZ?
- Bar Yehuda Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 3,937 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MTZ?
- The closest alternate is Nevatim Air Base (VTM), about 21 nm away, followed by Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MTZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 36m (4,815 nm), New York about 11h 58m (4,973 nm), Washington DC about 12h 25m (5,166 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.