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Main international airport of Israel
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Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is Israel's primary airport. Named after Israel's first prime minister, it is near the town of Lod (hence its previous name - Lod/Lydda Airport), on the outskirts of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
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This platform has a full view of the main runway, with takeoff occurring near the platform. Be prepared if it's rainy or very hot - there is no shelter on the platform (there a small shelter on the ground next to the platform). There is a shuttle from Terminal 3 (just outside the train station) to the nearby parking lot - supposedly it runs every 15 minutes, but hours are irregular. There is also ample parking.
Exclusively for United Airlines and British Airways night flights.
For El Al first and business passengers, and for authorized club members.
Most passengers will stay in Terminal 3, which is well-designed and compact. If by chance you need to travel between Terminals 1 and 3, there is a free shuttle bus.
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