Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG)

Tel Aviv, Israel · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

LLBG

IATA

TLV

City

Tel Aviv

Country

Israel

Region

Middle East

Elevation

135 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

32.0055, 34.8854

Overview

Israeli international gateway with stringent security. El Al hub with advanced security procedures.

Current Weather at LLBG

Pilots flying into or out of Ben Gurion International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Ben Gurion International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for LLBG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LLBG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tel Aviv. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Ben Gurion International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Ben Gurion International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LLBG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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