Ramon Air Base (LLRM)
Medium airport · Beersheba, Southern District, Israel
Airport data
| Name | Ramon Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LLRM |
| Elevation | 2,126 ft (648 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°46'34" E 34°40'0" 30.77610, 34.66670 |
| Location | Beersheba, Southern District, Israel |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 9,876 ft (3010 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ramon Air Base at a glance
Ramon Air Base is a medium airport in Beersheba, Southern District, Israel. The field elevation of 2,126 ft (648 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LLRM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07R/25L — offers 9,876 ft (3010 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07R points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LLRM 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 Ramon Air Base
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 | 58 km (31 NM) |
| El Jora Airport | HEGR | 59 km (32 NM) |
| El Arish International Airport | HEAR | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | LLMZ | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Tel Nof Air Base | LLEK | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ramon Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,126 ft field elevation of Ramon 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 Ramon Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Ramon Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Ramon Air Base is LLRM, 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 Ramon Air Base above sea level?
Ramon Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet (648 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ramon Air Base located?
The airport lies at 30.7761, 34.6667 — in Beersheba, Southern District, Israel, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nevatim Air Base, about 58 km away.
Does LLRM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LLRM 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 Ramon Air Base?
Ramon Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 07R/25L, measures 9,876 ft (3010 m) with a ASP surface.