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Megiddo Airport
Afula, Israel
Historic small airfield serving Israel's Jezreel Valley region.
- ›ICAO code is LLMG; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
- ›Located in the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel near the ancient tel of Megiddo.
- ›Serves general aviation and flight training operations rather than commercial airlines.
- ›The nearby Tel Megiddo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of significant archaeological importance.
- ›The airport is under the regulatory oversight of the Israel Airports Authority.
Megiddo Airport is a small general aviation airfield located near Afula in the Jezreel Valley of northern Israel. Situated close to the archaeological site of Tel Megiddo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the airport serves light aircraft, flight training, and private operations rather than scheduled commercial traffic. It plays a modest but functional role as a regional aviation hub for the fertile valley region.
- General Aviation Terminal — A small single facility serving private, charter, and flight-training operations with basic passenger amenities.
- Private taxi from Afula city centre
- Private car or rental vehicle via Route 66
- Sherut (shared taxi) services connecting to nearby towns
- Bus connections from Afula central bus station to surrounding region
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The airfield itself offers very limited on-site dining, with basic refreshments available at the clubhouse. Afula city centre, just a short drive away, provides a range of Israeli restaurants, falafel stands, and cafes. The wider Jezreel Valley region is known for fresh local produce and traditional Middle Eastern cuisine.
- Confirm your flight arrangements directly with the airfield operator as schedules and access can be informal for general aviation.
- Combine a visit with nearby Tel Megiddo National Park, one of Israel's most significant biblical archaeological sites.
- Carry cash as facilities on-site are limited and card payment options may be restricted.
- Check regional road conditions on Route 66 during agricultural harvest seasons when heavy vehicle traffic can cause delays.
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Megiddo Airfield, known as Shachar 7 by the Israel Defense Forces, is an Israeli airfield located in the Jezreel Valley near Tel Megiddo and 3 km (1.9 mi) southwest of Afula. It opened in 1942 as RAF Station Megiddo and was used as an auxiliary field to RAF Ramat David. It was used by 6 & 208 Squadrons.
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