Jerusalem International Airport serves Jerusalem, IL.
Jerusalem International Airport (IL-0023), also known as Atarot Airport, was the first airport in the British Mandate for Palestine, opening in 1925. It served as a vital gateway for tourism and travel, operating under Jordanian control from 1948 to 1967 with airlines like Royal Jordanian and Middle East Airlines, and subsequently under Israeli control until 2000 with Arkia and El Al.
The airport closed to civilian traffic in October 2000 due to security concerns stemming from the Second Intifada and was formally handed over to the Israel Defense Forces by July 2001. Currently, the airport is defunct, with the Israeli army operating an aviation factory on the premises. There have been plans to construct a large housing development on the site, though these have faced opposition.
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Where is Jerusalem International Airport located?
Jerusalem International Airport is located in Jerusalem, IL, at an elevation of 2485 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is IL-0023.