Handling in Tel Aviv

[His dudeness]

Hi guys,
got to go to Tel Aviv / most likely Ben Gurion in 3 weeks. Any advice, especially who is a good handler there ?

Thanks
hd

[CL300]

you will love the Push back...

A s long as you go via the VIP gate everything is good.
It takes time to go through the Individual interview though !

[FLEXJET]

Never went there myself but my company uses Quality Airport Services.
Nothing bad heard for the time being.

Laufer Aviation looks good too.

[HS125]

Use Bedek aviation!

[diesel862]

Use Bedek Aviation, get can permits, handling and catering done in double quick time.

Cheers

Vince

[His dudeness]

Okay, thats Bedek 2:1:1 then, thanks guys!
One gets a pushback there? Great! Gives me the "hey I´m flying a big dudes airplane" feeling...

[boostsnare]

Yes it's true for the push back procedure,don't forget to repport your position when arriving in Tel-Aviv FIR,nice people in the Handling ,efficient.

cheers.:ok:

[747dieseldude]

Hi,

Q.A.S or Bedek, they are the top 2 handlers. Very few differences betweem them. They are both very proffesional and helpful with whatever you need.
Don't forget to call Tel-Aviv for identification not later than 180nm from the field on 118.8. If you forget, you will get F-16 escort.
Check NOTAMs, there are runway closures for constructions going on.
The runway signs and marks are not exactly ICAO style, but you will get a follow me for arrival.
For departure, use the VIP terminal. It costs $100 per person, but it is worth it, in terms of beaurocracy and time saved. Security questioning is a hassle, plan time for that (I'd add some extra 30 min for getting through security).
Drive time to the city and back is 45 min during peak hours, night time 2omin. Get a hotel in the city, preferably by the beach. The Dan, Crown Plaza or David Inter-Continnental are preferred and give crew rates.
On departure you will do a push-back - the handling agent will explain the procedure. No problem with starting the engines while pushing.
Departure initial altitude is 3000', which comes awfully fast in most biz jets. Beware of level busts, because opposite traffic is at 4,000'. Also restruction to cross 12D below 8,000' - fast fighter traffic above that. Controller clearance does not cancel this restriction!!!

Enjoy

[wotan]

NB!!!!
If your going to the duty free make sure your handler gives you a copy of your GEN DEC otherwise they wont sell you anything.

[His dudeness]

Thanks guys, great info!

hd

[Gulfstreamaviator]

Except perhaps for C172,.....

Bedak good service.

Try not to carry any Arabic label products on the aircraft.

Good restaurants in Old Jaffa.

Dan Hotel is OK, assuming you get VIP rooms, basic rooms dated.

Have a great trip.

Glf