Large airport · Tel Aviv, Israel
Ben Gurion International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport, commonly known by the Hebrew-language acronym Natbag, is the main international airport of Israel and the busiest in the country. Its IATA code is TLV. Its ICAO code is LLBG. It has 3 runways, longest 13,327 ft (ASP). Elevation 135 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Tel Aviv, Israel |
|---|---|
| IATA code | TLV |
| ICAO code | LLBG |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 13,327 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 135 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 32.0114° N, 34.8867° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ben Gurion International Airport is known for
Ben Gurion International Airport, commonly known by the Hebrew-language acronym Natbag, is the main international airport of Israel and the busiest in the country.
History
Known as Lod Airport until 1973, it was renamed that year in honour of David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, following his death.
Official website: http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Airports/BenGurion/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Ben Gurion International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre · Israel · 25.8 miles away
- Dome of the Rock · Israel · 26.0 miles away
- Western Wall · Israel · 26.1 miles away
- Dead Sea · Jordan · 48.8 miles away
- Masada · Israel · 55.4 miles away
- Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa · Israel · 55.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ben Gurion International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ramat Gan National Park · Israel · 4.4 miles away
- Castel National Park · Israel · 21.2 miles away
- Jerusalem Walls National Park · Israel · 25.7 miles away
- Emek Tzurim National Park · Israel · 25.9 miles away
- Beit Guvrin National Park · Israel · 27.5 miles away
- Tel Ashkelon National Park · Israel · 31.2 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ben Gurion International Airport?
Ben Gurion International Airport, commonly known by the Hebrew-language acronym Natbag, is the main international airport of Israel and the busiest in the country.
What is the airport code for Ben Gurion International Airport?
Ben Gurion International Airport — its IATA code is TLV and its ICAO code is LLBG.
Where is Ben Gurion International Airport located?
Ben Gurion International Airport serves Tel Aviv, Israel. Its coordinates are 32.0114° N, 34.8867° E.
What is the history of Ben Gurion International Airport?
Known as Lod Airport until 1973, it was renamed that year in honour of David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, following his death.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4411
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Gurion_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.