Medium airport · Masada, Israel
Bar Yehuda Airfield
Bar Yehuda Airfield is a medium airport serving Masada, Israel. Its IATA code is MTZ. Its ICAO code is LLMZ. It has 1 runway, longest 3,937 ft (ASP). Elevation -1,266 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Masada, Israel |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MTZ |
| ICAO code | LLMZ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,937 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | -1,266 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.3282° N, 35.3886° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Opened in 1963, it is just 4.2 kilometres (2+5⁄8 mi) from the Masada fortress access and about one hour and a half drive from Jerusalem.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Bar Yehuda Airfield, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Masada · Israel · 2.2 miles away
- Dead Sea · Jordan · 14.5 miles away
- Western Wall · Israel · 32.3 miles away
- Dome of the Rock · Israel · 32.4 miles away
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre · Israel · 32.5 miles away
- Petra · Jordan · 69.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bar Yehuda Airfield, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Mujib Biosphere Reserve · Jordan · 15.0 miles away
- Jerusalem Walls National Park · Israel · 32.7 miles away
- Emek Tzurim National Park · Israel · 33.0 miles away
- Beit Guvrin National Park · Israel · 35.0 miles away
- Castel National Park · Israel · 35.4 miles away
- Dana Biosphere Reserve · Jordan · 45.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Bar Yehuda Airfield?
Bar Yehuda Airfield — its IATA code is MTZ and its ICAO code is LLMZ.
Where is Bar Yehuda Airfield located?
Bar Yehuda Airfield serves Masada, Israel. Its coordinates are 31.3282° N, 35.3886° E.
What is the history of Bar Yehuda Airfield?
Opened in 1963, it is just 4.2 kilometres (2+5⁄8 mi) from the Masada fortress access and about one hour and a half drive from Jerusalem.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4421
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Yehuda_Airfield
Page last updated 13 November 2026.