Israel Approves Historic Dual-Airport Expansion to Solve Aviation Capacity Crisis
Aviation News – The Israeli cabinet has greenlit the simultaneous development of two new international airports in the north and south to prevent a looming aviation crisis. This strategic move aims to decentralize air traffic and provide essential relief to Ben Gurion Airport, which is rapidly approaching its maximum operating capacity. On February 15, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the cabinet finalized the selection of Ziklag in the northern Negev and Ramat David in the Galilee as the sites for these major hubs.
