What does LLLL mean in AIRPORT CODES

The Tel Aviv FIR/CTA/UTA airspace is a Flight Information Region (FIR) and control area governed by Israel's Airports Authority within which pilots are guided by air traffic controllers. The region applies to the airspace located over the state of Israel, and covers a variety of airports, airspaces and military zones.

The purpose of the Tel Aviv FIR/CTA/UTA is to ensure that air traffic within its boundaries flows safely and efficiently. This is done by providing information and direction to aircraft operating in its airspace via Air Traffic Control (ATC) services. The airspace also serves as a purpose for defence, security and disaster response operations which includes monitoring any activities related to aviation security.

The Tel Aviv FIR/CTA/UTA is under the authority of Israel's Airports Authority. This organisation has exclusive jurisdiction for regulation, enforcement, safeguarding and managing air transport operations in its constituent regions.

Yes, there are restrictions for aircraft flying in this region. These include having an active Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) licence or Overflight Permit, adhering to set flight paths at all times and having restricted territories such as military zones which must be avoided when flying through this airspace.

It is recommended that pilots who operate in the Tel Aviv FIR keep their navigation charts up-to-date with current aviation information issued by relevant authorities at least every 56 days or before each flight into this region. This ensures they have accurate information regarding route availability, changes in altitude restrictions etc., thus ensuring safe navigation through this airspace especially if unfamiliar with it.

Yes, Israel's Defence Force oversees Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU) responsibility for flights operating within the boundaries of the Tel Aviv Flight Information Region (FIR). All flights operating in this region must adhere to CFMU policies as well as regulations set out by Aviation Authorities such as ICAO Annex 11 Chapter 4 Requirements; ATC Procedures; Dangerous Goods Regulations; International Civil Aviation Organization Rules 431 & 441 amongst others.

Pilots need to adhere to specific frequencies provided by relevant ATC Services when entering or departing from the Tel Aviv Flight Information Region (FIR). Depending on where your aircraft plans on travelling to or from determines what frequency will need to be used. For example; aircrafts entering from Egypt would need to use ‘Bardos’ frequency whilst those departing for Cyprus would require ‘Hermes’ frequency.

Yes, it may be possible to obtain an Overflight Permit if you are just transiting Israeli airspace but it depends on your reasons for needing such permit and whether applicable immigration requirements have been met beforehand too. If you do plan on flying over Israeli airspace then it is best practice that an Overflight Permit request should be submitted well ahead of time so that approval can take place before operations begin.