British Mandatory period (1934–1948)
The airport began during the British Mandate for Palestine as an airstrip of two unpaved runways on … See more

The Airport City development, a large office park, is located east of the main airport property. It is at the junction of the Jerusalem See more

Overview
Security at Ben Gurion International Airport operates on several levels.
All cars, taxis, … See more

The airport is located near Highway 1, the main Jerusalem–Tel Aviv Highway and Highway 40. The airport is accessible by car or public bus. See more

Terminal 1
History
Prior to the opening of Terminal 3, Terminal 1 was the main terminal building at Ben Gurion … See more

In December 2017, the IAA announced a long-term expansion plan for Ben Gurion Airport estimated to cost approximately NIS 9 billion. Plans … See more

Main runway
The closest runway to terminals 1 and 3 is 12/30, 3,112 m (10,210 ft) in length, and is followed by a taxiway. Most landings take place on this runway from West to East, approaching from the Mediterranean Sea over southern Tel … See more