Airports / Israel / VTM
Nevatim Air Base.
Beersheba, Israel · 1,330 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.3/5
Google rating
24 ratings
1
Operators based
1,330
Elevation ft
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Beersheba, Israel, Nevatim Air Base (LLNV / VTM) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,330 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Ayit Aviation is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ, 21 nm), Ramon Air Base (LLRM, 31 nm), and Tel Nof Air Base (LLEK, 39 nm). With 4 runways, the longest 10,991-foot paved runway, VTM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VTM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Malhata and Be'er Sheva. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Beersheba.
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Field capability
ICAO
LLNV
IATA
VTM
FAA / Local
LLNV
Elevation
1,330 ft
Coordinates
31.2083° N · 35.0123° 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 1,330 ft, VTM sits higher than 78% of the 9 Israel fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 10,991 ft
- 08C/26C10,991 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08L/26R8,530 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08R/26L8,395 ft × 70 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 15/332,806 ft × 70 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,991 ft
VTM's 10,991 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmMTZBar Yehuda AirfieldMasada
- 31nmLLRMRamon Air BaseBeersheba
- 39nmLLEKTel Nof Air BaseRehovot
- 45nmEGHEl Jora AirportEl Jora
- 49nmTLVBen Gurion International AirportTel Aviv
- 59nmAMMQueen Alia International AirportAmman
Location
Open the full mapLLNV · Nevatim Air Base · Beersheba, Israel
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VTM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,806 nm | 11h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,964 nm | 11h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,158 nm | 12h 24m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,255 nm | 12h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,400 nm | 12h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,601 nm | 13h 26m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,719 nm | 13h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,761 nm | 13h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VTM?
- Nevatim Air Base's longest paved runway is 10,991 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 VTM?
- Nevatim Air Base has 4 runways; the longest measures 10,991 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at VTM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Nevatim Air Base as a home base, including Ayit Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to VTM?
- The closest alternate is Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ), about 21 nm away, followed by Ramon Air Base (LLRM) at 31 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VTM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 35m (4,806 nm), New York about 11h 57m (4,964 nm), Washington DC about 12h 24m (5,158 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.