Bar Yehuda Airfield (LLMZ)
Medium airport · Masada, Southern District, Israel
Airport data
| Name | Bar Yehuda Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LLMZ |
| IATA | MTZ |
| Elevation | -1,266 ft (-386 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°19'42" E 35°23'19" 31.32820, 35.38860 |
| Location | Masada, Southern District, Israel |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Bar Yehuda Airfield at a glance
Bar Yehuda Airfield is a medium airport in Masada, Southern District, Israel, known to airline systems as MTZ. The field elevation of -1,266 ft (-386 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LLMZ 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, 01/19, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LLMZ 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 Bar Yehuda Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevatim Air Base | LLNV | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Queen Alia International Airport | OJAI | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Tel Nof Air Base | LLEK | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Ben Gurion International Airport | LLBG | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | OJAM | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bar Yehuda Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -1,266 ft field elevation of Bar Yehuda Airfield 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 Bar Yehuda Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Bar Yehuda Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Bar Yehuda Airfield is LLMZ, and its IATA code is MTZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bar Yehuda Airfield above sea level?
Bar Yehuda Airfield sits at an elevation of -1,266 feet (-386 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bar Yehuda Airfield located?
The airport lies at 31.3282, 35.3886 — in Masada, Southern District, Israel, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nevatim Air Base, about 38 km away.
Does LLMZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LLMZ 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 Bar Yehuda Airfield?
Bar Yehuda Airfield has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.