Ramon International Airport (LLER)
Large airport · Eilat, Southern District, Israel
Airport data
| Name | Ramon International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LLER |
| IATA | ETM |
| Elevation | 288 ft (88 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°43'37" E 35°0'51" 29.72701, 35.01412 |
| Location | Eilat, Southern District, Israel |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | — | — | Yes |
Ramon International Airport at a glance
Ramon International Airport is a large airport in Eilat, Southern District, Israel, known to airline systems as ETM. The field elevation of 288 ft (88 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LLER are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m), with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LLER 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 Ramon International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Hussein International Airport | OJAQ | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Taba International Airport | HETB | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Ramon Air Base | LLRM | 121 km (65 NM) |
| King Feisal Air Base | OJKF | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Saint Catherine International Airport | HESC | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ramon International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 288 ft field elevation of Ramon International Airport 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 Ramon International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ramon International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ramon International Airport is LLER, and its IATA code is ETM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ramon International Airport above sea level?
Ramon International Airport sits at an elevation of 288 feet (88 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ramon International Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.7270, 35.0141 — in Eilat, Southern District, Israel, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Hussein International Airport, about 13 km away.
Does LLER publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LLER 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 Ramon International Airport?
Ramon International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m).