US Air Force Begins Removing Some Refueling Planes From Ben Gurion Airport Ahead of Peak Travel
The US Air Force has started removing some of its refueling aircraft stationed at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. This move comes amid growing prospects of a deal with Iran and aims to ensure smooth airport operations during peak travel periods. Currently, about 33 US refueling planes occupy parking spaces and affect runway traffic management at the airport. Initially, around 10 of these planes are expected to depart, leaving approximately 25 remaining at Ben Gurion.
The decision follows pressure from Israeli Transport Minister Merav Michaeli on security officials to clear space for better traffic flow during the busiest days at the airport. In August, Ben Gurion is expected to handle over 2.6 million passengers, with peak days seeing more than 100,000 travelers passing through in a single day. This adjustment is intended to maintain operational efficiency during these high-demand periods.
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