Ramon Airport Resumes Full Operations After Earthquake Scare
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Ramon Airport near Eilat has resumed full operations after a 4.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in the region. The Israel Airports Authority conducted safety checks on runways and infrastructure following the tremor. The Home Front Command had issued earthquake alerts for Eilat and the Arava region, advising residents to evacuate buildings, but no damage or injuries were reported.
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- Ramon Airport near Eilat has resumed full operations after earthquake safety checks.
- A 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred south of Eilat, felt widely in the region.
- The Israel Airports Authority conducted thorough inspections of airport infrastructure.
- The Home Front Command issued earthquake alerts for Eilat and the Arava region.
- No damage or injuries were reported following the earthquake.
- Passengers were temporarily evacuated from the airport terminal as a precaution.
Ramon Airport, located near Eilat, has returned to full and regular operations after comprehensive safety checks were completed following an earthquake felt in the region on Wednesday. The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) conducted thorough inspections of runways, terminal buildings, and operational infrastructure immediately after the tremor to ensure their integrity. The IAA stated that following the completion of scans and infrastructure checks, Ramon Airport resumed full activity, with no reported damage at this time. Earlier on Wednesday, the Home Front Command issued alerts for earthquakes in Eilat and the Arava region. The Geological Survey reported that an earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude occurred at 11:24 AM, approximately 30 kilometers south of Eilat. The quake was felt in the Eilat area, prompting the temporary suspension of flight operations at Ramon Airport. As a precautionary measure, all passengers were evacuated from the terminal. Residents in Eilat reported feeling the tremor, with descriptions including chairs and beds shaking. Fortunately, no injuries or damage were reported from the earthquake. About an hour later, the Home Front Command declared a return to routine. The initial alert was activated at 11:25 AM in Eilat, Eilot, and the Shchoret industrial zone, as well as in the Arava region, including Be'er Ora, Elifaz, and Timna Mines, advising citizens to exit buildings and remain in open spaces.
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