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Israel Faces Urgent Need to Build New Airport as Ben Gurion Hits Capacity Limits

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First reported by Channel 13 · 17 hours ago

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Israel's Ben Gurion Airport is nearing capacity, causing flight delays and soaring prices. Plans for a new airport at Ramat David, approved in 2014, were stalled due to political opposition and union resistance. The government must urgently advance the project, expected to be operational by 2036, to meet growing passenger demand and reduce costs.

01Ben Gurion Airport is close to its 30 million annual passenger capacity, expected to reach 40 million by 2034.
02A new airport at Ramat David was approved in 2014 but stalled due to political and union opposition.
03Flight prices have surged significantly due to limited capacity and airline withdrawals.
04Airports Authority employees earn an average of 38,000 shekels monthly, straining budgets.
05The new airport project requires about 10 years to complete, with earliest operation in 2036.
06Private operation under government supervision is proposed to improve efficiency and competition.

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