Charter a private jet to Jerusalem International Airport (JRS)
Jerusalem Airport, also known as Atarot Airport, was once the city’s main airfield but has been closed to civilian and private aviation since the early 2000s. Today, the site remains inactive, with no operational facilities for air traffic. As a result, travellers flying by private jet to Jerusalem use Ben Gurion Airport (LLBG) near Tel Aviv, Israel, which offers full FBO services and convenient access to the capital in less than an hour by road.
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| IATA Code | JRS |
| ICAO Code | LLJR |
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Most common aircraft operating from Jerusalem International Airport
FBO services at Jerusalem International Airport
Once the country’s northern gateway, Jerusalem International Airport (also known as Atarot Airport) was located about 5 km north of the city. It featured a single asphalt runway of approximately 1 960 m (6 430 ft), suitable for small and mid-size aircraft. However, the airport has been closed to civil aviation since the early 2000s and is no longer available for private or charter operations.
Where Private Jet Flights Are Handled Today
All private and business-aviation traffic bound for Jerusalem is processed through Ben Gurion Airport, located near Tel Aviv, about 50 km from the city centre.
Ben Gurion features two long runways — 12/30 (4 062 m / 13 328 ft) and 08/26 (2 800 m / 9 186 ft) — and several first-class FBOs.
Photo: Hagai Agmon-Snir
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