Ministry of Transportation
and Road Safety                                             Update March 2010

The State of Israel

Flying to Israel on a GA private flight

There are 2 international airports serving as point of entry to Israel, with custom and passport control. The large and busy one is LLBG - Ben Gurion near Tel Aviv with all international facilities, including the need for handling agent .
The second one is LLHA - Haifa city airport which is smaller, more quite & convenient, less busy and does not require handling and bus transportation, in addition to the fact that our members can welcome and help at the apron with your baggage and refueling.

It is required to apply for GA Arrival/landing permit ( security clearance )  by submitting  the application form, 2-3 weeks in advance to the planed flight ( see below the link to the ASOC form ) . How ever keep in mind that Haifa airport is only operational by VMC.

Below you will find links to:  Israel A.I.P (English edition), Aircraft & Passengers Fees and charges on International flights and other initial necessary information.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information

Aircraft & Passengers Fees and charges - International flights

Israel Airport Authority

 Aeronautical Information Publication  ISRAEL  >  LLHA     LLBG    LLET

 LOWER  ATS Routes,   Aerodromes Index &  Chart

Civil Aviation Authority

( ASOC ) - GA Arrival/landing application Form

      Entering to ASOC website ( after security clearance )

Security Department
Aviation Security Operation Center

                        Israeli Association of General Aviation ( AOPA Israel )

 The privilege of PPL - foreign licensed pilots 

One must file a flight plan at the IAA center, for every flight ! at least 30 minute prior to Take off !

Since most of the airports and airfields are not equipped for IFR approaches it is not practical to plan an IFR tour in the country.

Validation procedure requires written exams ( aeronautical law, radio operation, navigation, technical knowledge ) as well as practical flight test with CAA examiner, it might take few weeks to complete and it is valid for one year only.

The practical way to have a one time flight is to rent a plane with a local flight instructor in the right seat. The other possible way is to find a local licensed pilot and join a ride.
Available flight schools to rent a plane are : In north of Israel LLHA - Haifa, LLMG - Megido(*), central region : LLHZ – Herzeliya, LLSD - Sde Dov and in the south at LLBS – Beer Sheba(*) or  LLMZ - Messada(*)           (*) private Airfield  

Most popular planes are Cessna 152 / 172. Also available Piper Cherokee 6 and few twins. The cost of renting C 172 is about USD 200.- per hour ( all included )  plus instructor fees ~ USD 80.-;   LL100 Fuel cost ~ USD 2.00 per litter

If you are planning to visit Israel and fly, you better look, well in advance, for more information about the possibilities

You are welcome to contact AOPA Israel at any time.