Tel Nof Air Base (LLEK)
Medium airport · Rehovot, Central District, Israel
Airport data
| Name | Tel Nof Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LLEK |
| Elevation | 193 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°50'22" E 34°49'18" 31.83950, 34.82180 |
| Location | Rehovot, Central District, Israel |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 7,830 ft (2387 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 7,835 ft (2388 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,880 ft (2402 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tel Nof Air Base at a glance
Tel Nof Air Base is a medium airport in Rehovot, Central District, Israel. The field elevation of 193 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LLEK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 7,880 ft (2402 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LLEK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Tel Nof Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | LLBG | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Nevatim Air Base | LLNV | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | LLMZ | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Ramat David Air Base | LLRD | 98 km (53 NM) |
| El Jora Airport | HEGR | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tel Nof Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 193 ft field elevation of Tel Nof Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Israel — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Tel Nof Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Tel Nof Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Tel Nof Air Base is LLEK, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tel Nof Air Base above sea level?
Tel Nof Air Base sits at an elevation of 193 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tel Nof Air Base located?
The airport lies at 31.8395, 34.8218 — in Rehovot, Central District, Israel, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ben Gurion International Airport, about 20 km away.
Does LLEK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LLEK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Tel Nof Air Base?
Tel Nof Air Base has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,880 ft (2402 m) with a ASP surface.