Israel Airports Authority says it’s preparing for gradual reopening of airspace

Sharon Wrobel is a tech reporter for The Times of Israel

El Al repatriation flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, June 18, 2025. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
El Al repatriation flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, June 18, 2025. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)

The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) says it is preparing for a gradual return of operations and will fully reopen the country’s airspace in a phased manner, subject to authorization by the defense establishment.

As part of the preparations, the airports authority is conducting a situation assessment with the Israel Civil Aviation Authority, the defense establishment and others.

The Israel Civil Aviation Authority is working in close coordination with all airlines and entities, with the aim of ensuring an orderly and safe return for the traveling public, the IAA says.

The IAA emphasizes that at this stage there is no change in the flight schedules at Ben Gurion Airport and Haifa Airport.

The statement is released shortly after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel after the start of a ceasefire, and Israel vowed to respond forcefully.

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