Aerial view of Jerusalem International Airport showing the terminal building with control tower, parked buses, and aircraft parking areas surrounding the facility.

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.

Jerusalem International Airport: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)
31° 51′ 58″ N, 35° 13′ 2″ E
Latitude / Longitude
31.866, 35.2172
IATA CodeJRS
ICAO CodeLLJR
Elevation
757 m (2485 ft)
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Most Common Aircraft Operating from Jerusalem International Airport

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently chartered aircraft models landing at/taking off from Jerusalem International Airport in 2025: Bombardier Challenger 350, Gulfstream G280 and Dassault Falcon 2000LX.

Top 3 aircraft models by number of flight movements to and from Jerusalem International Airport in 2025
Aircraft picture Aircraft model name Seats Speed (km/h) Speed (knots) Range (km) Range (NM)
Bombardier Challenger 350 super midsize jet Bombardier Challenger 350 8 978 km/h 528 kts 5926 km 3200 NM
Gulfstream G280 super midsize jet Gulfstream G280 8-10 850 km/h 459 kts 6667 km 3600 NM
Dassault Falcon 2000LX large jet Dassault Falcon 2000LX 8-10 893 km/h 482 kts 7408 km 4000 NM

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

Ben Gurion Airport terminal building in Tel Aviv, Israel
View of Ben Gurion Airport terminal

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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