Rosh Pina Airport (LLIB)
Medium airport · Rosh Pina, Northern District, Israel
Airport data
| Name | Rosh Pina Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LLIB |
| IATA | RPN |
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°58'52" E 35°34'19" 32.98100, 35.57190 |
| Location | Rosh Pina, Northern District, Israel |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,625 ft (1105 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rosh Pina Airport at a glance
Rosh Pina Airport is a medium airport in Rosh Pina, Northern District, Israel, known to airline systems as RPN. The field elevation of 884 ft (269 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LLIB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 3,625 ft (1105 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 LLIB 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 Rosh Pina 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 | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | LLHA | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | OS69 | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | OLBA | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Damascus International Airport | OSDI | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rosh Pina Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 884 ft field elevation of Rosh Pina 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 Rosh Pina Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rosh Pina Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rosh Pina Airport is LLIB, and its IATA code is RPN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rosh Pina Airport above sea level?
Rosh Pina Airport sits at an elevation of 884 feet (269 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rosh Pina Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.9810, 35.5719 — in Rosh Pina, Northern District, Israel, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ramat David Air Base, about 51 km away.
Does LLIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LLIB 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 Rosh Pina Airport?
Rosh Pina Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,625 ft (1105 m) with a ASP surface.