Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): Codes, Runways & Location
Ben Gurion International Airport (IATA: TLV · ICAO: LLBG) is a large airport serving Tel Aviv, Israel. It lies at 32.0114° N, 34.8867° E, 135 ft (41 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ben Gurion International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Tel Aviv in Israel. It is identified by the IATA code TLV and the ICAO code LLBG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ben Gurion International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4062 m (13327 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 135 ft (41 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tel Nof Air Base about 20 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,062 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Gurion International Airport
Where is Ben Gurion International Airport located?
Ben Gurion International Airport is located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Its coordinates are 32.0114° N, 34.8867° E.
What is the airport code for Ben Gurion International Airport?
Ben Gurion International Airport has an IATA code of TLV and an ICAO code of LLBG.
How long is the runway at Ben Gurion International Airport?
Ben Gurion International Airport's longest runway is about 4062 m (13327 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ben Gurion International Airport have?
Ben Gurion International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ben Gurion International Airport a major airport?
Ben Gurion International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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