Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (LLHA)
Medium airport · Haifa, Haifa District, Israel
Airport data
| Name | Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LLHA |
| IATA | HFA |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°48'37" E 35°2'37" 32.81022, 35.04372 |
| Location | Haifa, Haifa District, Israel |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,324 ft (1318 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport at a glance
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport is a medium airport in Haifa, Haifa District, Israel, known to airline systems as HFA. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LLHA 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, 15/33, offers 4,324 ft (1318 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LLHA 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 Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramat David Air Base | LLRD | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Rosh Pina Airport | LLIB | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Ben Gurion International Airport | LLBG | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Tel Nof Air Base | LLEK | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | OLBA | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Uri Michaeli Haifa 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 Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport is LLHA, and its IATA code is HFA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport above sea level?
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8102, 35.0437 — in Haifa, Haifa District, Israel, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ramat David Air Base, about 21 km away.
Does LLHA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LLHA 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 Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport?
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,324 ft (1318 m) with a ASP surface.