US Air Force begins relocating refueling aircraft ahead of Ben-Gurion's busiest month - report
The move comes after Transportation Minister Miri Regev pressed Israeli security officials to clear the refueling aircraft from the airport in order to ensure normal operations.
The US Air Force has initiated the relocation of some of its aerial refueling aircraft that were previously stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport, according to a report by N12 on Thursday. This decision follows the request by Transportation Minister Miri Regev to remove the refueling aircraft from the airport, aiming to ensure smooth operations during one of the airport's busiest travel periods.
August is anticipated to be one of the busiest months for Ben-Gurion Airport, with over 2.6 million passengers expected to pass through its gates, marking it as one of the busiest months since the October 7 massacre. The airport authorities project an average of around 100,000 passengers to traverse Ben-Gurion daily throughout the month.
Thursdays are projected to be the busiest days, while August 17th, Monday, is expected to be the peak day of the month. The relocation of the US tanker aircraft is intended to create more parking and operational space at the airport as airlines manage the surge in passenger numbers during the summer travel season. The report does not provide details on the exact number of aircraft relocated or their final destinations.
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