Ramon Airport
Ramon International Airport is the main air gateway for Eilat in southern Israel, giving travelers a modern arrival point for Red Sea holidays, desert landscapes, and onward journeys through the region. Known by the codes ETM and LLER, it is classified as a large airport and is designed to handle both domestic and international traffic. For most visitors, it serves as the practical starting point for reaching Eilat’s beaches, resorts, diving areas, and nearby natural attractions without needing to connect through a busier city airport farther north.
About Ramon Airport
Ramon International Airport is the main air gateway for Eilat in southern Israel, giving travelers a modern arrival point for Red Sea holidays, desert landscapes, and onward journeys through the region. Known by the codes ETM and LLER, it is classified as a large airport and is designed to handle both domestic and international traffic. For most visitors, it serves as the practical starting point for reaching Eilat’s beaches, resorts, diving areas, and nearby natural attractions without needing to connect through a busier city airport farther north.
Overview
Ramon International Airport is the main air gateway for Eilat in southern Israel, giving travelers a modern arrival point for Red Sea holidays, desert landscapes, and onward journeys through the region. Known by the codes ETM and LLER, it is classified as a large airport and is designed to handle both domestic and international traffic. For most visitors, it serves as the practical starting point for reaching Eilat’s beaches, resorts, diving areas, and nearby natural attractions without needing to connect through a busier city airport farther north.
Key Facts
- Official name: Ramon International Airport
- Airport codes: ETM (IATA) and LLER (ICAO)
- Serves: Eilat, Israel
- Elevation: 288 ft / 88 m above sea level
- Runway: 01/19, 11,811 ft long, with lighting for operations in low light
- Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem
What Travelers Should Know
For passengers, the most useful thing to understand is that this airport is built for straightforward access rather than urban sightseeing on foot, so planning your ground transfer in advance can make arrival much smoother. Its single long, lighted runway supports reliable operations for a wide range of aircraft, which matters in a destination that attracts both holidaymakers and seasonal traffic. Because the airport serves Eilat, travelers should also keep local time in mind when arranging hotel check-in, tours, or transport, as schedules follow the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. Arriving prepared with transfer details, water, and sun-aware clothing is especially helpful if you are heading straight into the desert climate of Israel’s far south.
Routes
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FAQ
Ramon Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Ramon Airport is located in Elat, Israel (Asia), at coordinates 29.720°, 35.010°.
- Its IATA code is ETM and its ICAO code is LLER.
- Ramon Airport serves Elat, Israel. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Ramon Airport operates on Asia/Jerusalem local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Ramon Airport sits at latitude 29.720° and longitude 35.010°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ETM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ETM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ETM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 2 other airports in Israel. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.