Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Tel Aviv, Israel
Ben Gurion
TLV/LLBG
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 04:07 local
- Active runway
- 08
- METAR wind
- VRB @ 2 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 08 - sunny side
- Sun
- 91° / -23°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
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Best Ben Gurion (TLV) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at TLV, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 08 - sunny side Runway 08 | SIDE LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 12:00-17:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 08 · Dep 08
TAF at Wed 28 Oct, 10:00 shifts the wind to 270° at 8 kt, favoring 26 in about 5.9 hours.
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 80° | 13,327 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 26 | 260° | 13,327 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 12 | 121° | 10,209 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 30 | 301° | 10,209 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 03 | 29° | 9,094 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 21 | 209° | 9,094 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Ben Gurion (LLBG)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 134.600 | Published |
| Approach | 120.500 | Published |
| Departure | 126.925 | Assigned |
| Ground | 118.050 | Published |
| Ground | 129.200 | Published |
| Delivery | 129.525 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 132.500 | Published |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Ben Gurion (TLV/LLBG)
Which runway is active at Ben Gurion (TLV/LLBG) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 04:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 08. The METAR wind is variable at 2 kt. 08 is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Ben Gurion (TLV) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 124° azimuth and 24° elevation. Short final 08 - sunny side scores 76/100, 1234 m from runway 08, view bearing 50.7°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 247° and 10°. Short final 08 - sunny side scores 93/100 on a 50.7° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Ben Gurion International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV/LLBG) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: Short final 08 - sunny side. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at LLBG spotting locations?
LLBG spotting locations sun direction: Short final 08 - sunny side (runway 08) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, CLEAN FRONT LIGHT at midday, and CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 12:00-17:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Ben Gurion (TLV)?
Short final 08 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 08 centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Ben Gurion (LLBG)?
Monitor Tower 134.6 MHz, Ground 118.05 MHz, Approach 120.5 MHz, ATIS 132.5 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 134.6 MHz.
How do I know when Ben Gurion (TLV) switches active runways?
TAF at Wed 28 Oct, 10:00 shifts the wind to 270° at 8 kt, favoring 26 in about 5.9 hours. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/LLBG#runway-alerts