โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
60
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Historical airport that ceased operations on March 18, 2019, following the inauguration of Ramon Airport. Previously served domestic and international flights to the southern resort city of Eilat. Named after Arkia Airlines founder Yakov Hozman.
๐ Connection Tips
Airport permanently closed since March 2019. All passenger services transferred to Ramon Airport (ETM), located 20km north of Eilat. Uvda Airport also ceased civilian operations when Ramon opened.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
110
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Ein Yahav Airfield (LLEY) serves the Sapir region in Israel's Negev Desert, positioned at coordinates 30.62ยฐ latitude and 35.20ยฐ longitude near the agricultural communities and research facilities that comprise this innovative desert development project in the Arava Valley, providing essential aviation access to one of Israel's most ambitious agricultural and environmental initiatives. The airfield operates as a specialized facility supporting the agricultural research stations, experimental farms, and sustainable development projects that have transformed portions of the Negev into productive agricultural areas using advanced irrigation technologies, solar energy systems, and desert farming techniques.
The facility features basic infrastructure designed to accommodate light aircraft, agricultural aviation operations, and charter flights serving the research personnel, agricultural specialists, and visitors accessing the numerous innovative projects throughout the Ein Yahav region, where Israeli agricultural technology companies test and develop cutting-edge farming methods for arid environments. The airfield supports access to experimental facilities that produce vegetables, flowers, and specialty crops in the desert using precisely controlled water resources, advanced greenhouse technologies, and renewable energy systems that serve as models for sustainable agriculture in challenging climates.
Operational services focus on facilitating transportation for agricultural research activities while supporting the broader Negev development initiatives that demonstrate Israel's expertise in desert agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainable water management technologies. The airfield represents an important piece of infrastructure enabling efficient access to one of the world's most innovative desert agriculture regions, where aviation serves both practical transportation needs and supports Israel's leadership in developing agricultural solutions for arid regions worldwide, contributing to food security research and sustainable development projects throughout the Middle East and beyond.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow sufficient time for transfers at Ein Yahav Airfield.
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