On January 22, Israel will inaugurate the Ramon International Airport, located near the Red Sea resorts of Eilat, the Israel Airports Authority announced.
Ramon Airport, whose construction in the Negev desert cost 500 million USD, will begin operations gradually. Initially, domestic flights will be operated, followed by international flights, likely starting in March 2019, said the spokesperson for the Airports Authority, Liza Dvir.
Initially, Ramon will be able to handle over 2 million passengers per year, with plans to expand capacity to 4.5 million passengers.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Ramon International Airport open?
The airport is scheduled to be inaugurated on January 22, starting with domestic flights.
Where is Ramon Airport located?
It is located in the Negev desert, near the Red Sea resort city of Eilat.
What is the passenger capacity of the new airport?
The airport will initially handle 2 million passengers annually, with plans to expand to 4.5 million.