Nevatim Air Base (LLNV)
Medium airport · Beersheba, Southern District, Israel
Airport data
| Name | Nevatim Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LLNV |
| IATA | VTM |
| Elevation | 1,330 ft (405 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°12'30" E 35°0'44" 31.20830, 35.01230 |
| Location | Beersheba, Southern District, Israel |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08C/26C | 10,991 ft (3350 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08L/26R | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 8,395 ft (2559 m) | 70 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 2,806 ft (855 m) | 70 ft | ASP | No |
Nevatim Air Base at a glance
Nevatim Air Base is a medium airport in Beersheba, Southern District, Israel, known to airline systems as VTM. The field elevation of 1,330 ft (405 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LLNV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 08C/26C — offers 10,991 ft (3350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08C points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LLNV 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 Nevatim Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | LLMZ | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Ramon Air Base | LLRM | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Tel Nof Air Base | LLEK | 72 km (39 NM) |
| El Jora Airport | HEGR | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Ben Gurion International Airport | LLBG | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nevatim Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,330 ft field elevation of Nevatim 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 Nevatim Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Nevatim Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Nevatim Air Base is LLNV, and its IATA code is VTM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nevatim Air Base above sea level?
Nevatim Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,330 feet (405 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nevatim Air Base located?
The airport lies at 31.2083, 35.0123 — in Beersheba, Southern District, Israel, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bar Yehuda Airfield, about 38 km away.
Does LLNV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LLNV 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 Nevatim Air Base?
Nevatim Air Base has 4 runways. The longest, 08C/26C, measures 10,991 ft (3350 m) with a ASP surface.