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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LLBG 030850Z VRB03KT CAVOK 31/10 Q1015 NOSIGCurrent TAF
TAF LLBG 030509Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT CAVOK TX32/0311Z TN21/0403Z BECMG 0307/0309 30010KT BECMG 0313/0315 36005KT BECMG 0317/0319 VRB03KTDecode METAR for LLBG
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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