# Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)

> Tel Aviv, IL · IATA: TLV · ICAO: LLBG · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TLV` |
| ICAO | `LLBG` |
| City | Tel Aviv |
| Country | IL |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 32.01140, 34.88670 |

## Description

More than 350,000 tonnes of air cargo a year - after growth of roughly 9.5 percent in 2025 - make Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv Israel's leading air freight gateway by a wide margin. The airport lies about 20 km southeast of Tel Aviv and channels almost all of the country's airborne imports and exports. Two terminals share the handling: the Maman Cargo Terminal, operating since 1974, and Swissport, both combining bonded storage, customs clearance and handling under one roof. El Al Cargo is the main carrier, but contrary to common assumption, dedicated freighters rather than belly capacity form the backbone of throughput - they recently carried roughly three-quarters of total volume. Exports are dominated by high-value goods: electronics and high-tech, pharmaceuticals, polished diamonds and perishables such as flowers and fruit. Cold-chain facilities and Israeli customs support temperature-controlled and high-value shipments. By road TLV connects via Highway 1 between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, while the seaport of Ashdod some 40 km away enables sea-air combinations. A distinctive feature is the layered, multi-stage security screening that shapes Israeli air cargo worldwide.

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