Ramat David Air Base (LLRD)
Medium airport · Haifa, Northern District, Israel
Airport data
| Name | Ramat David Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LLRD |
| Elevation | 185 ft (56 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°39'54" E 35°10'46" 32.66510, 35.17950 |
| Location | Haifa, Northern District, Israel |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,550 ft (2606 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 7,975 ft (2431 m) | 115 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 7,895 ft (2406 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ramat David Air Base at a glance
Ramat David Air Base is a medium airport in Haifa, Northern District, Israel. The field elevation of 185 ft (56 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LLRD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 8,550 ft (2606 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LLRD 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 Ramat David Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | LLHA | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Rosh Pina Airport | LLIB | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Ben Gurion International Airport | LLBG | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Tel Nof Air Base | LLEK | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | OJAM | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ramat David Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 185 ft field elevation of Ramat David 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 Ramat David Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Ramat David Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Ramat David Air Base is LLRD, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ramat David Air Base above sea level?
Ramat David Air Base sits at an elevation of 185 feet (56 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ramat David Air Base located?
The airport lies at 32.6651, 35.1795 — in Haifa, Northern District, Israel, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, about 21 km away.
Does LLRD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LLRD 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 Ramat David Air Base?
Ramat David Air Base has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,550 ft (2606 m) with a ASP surface.