Airport codes in Israel
Israel has 11 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 6 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLV | LLBG | Ben Gurion International Airport | Tel Aviv | Large airport |
| HFA | LLHA | Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | Haifa | Medium airport |
| VDA | LLOV | Ovda Airport | Eilat | Small airport |
| ETM | LLER | Ramon International Airport | Eilat | Large airport |
| RPN | LLIB | Rosh Pina Airport | Rosh Pina | Medium airport |
| MTZ | LLMZ | Bar Yehuda Airfield | Masada | Medium airport |
| VTM | LLNV | Nevatim Air Base | Beersheba | Medium airport |
| BEV | LLBS | Beersheba (Teyman) Airport | Beersheba | Small airport |
| EIY | LLEY | Ein Yahav Airfield | Sapir | Small airport |
| KSW | LLKS | Kiryat Shmona Airport | Kiryat Shmona | Small airport |
| MIP | LLMR | Mitzpe Ramon Airfield | Mitzpe Ramon | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Israel start with L
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 11 of the 11 Israel airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with L, the prefix assigned to southern Europe. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Israel by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 5 |
| Medium airport | 4 |
| Large airport | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Israel ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Israel start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe. 11 of the 11 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Israel?
Israel has 11 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), ICAO LLBG. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Israel?
The busiest airport in Israel is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv.
How many airports does Israel have?
Israel has 11 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 6 of which have a full page here.