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Bar Yehuda Airfield

Masada, Israel
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World's lowest airport, beside the Dead Sea.

Location
Masada, Israel
Bar Yehuda Airfield is a small domestic airfield located near Masada and the Dead Sea in Israel. It sits at approximately 1,240 feet (378 meters) below sea level, making it the lowest airport in the world by elevation. The airfield serves light aircraft and occasional charter flights, primarily supporting tourism to the Dead Sea region and Masada National Park. It is named after Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, the second President of Israel, whose Hebrew name was Bar Yehuda. Due to its extreme below-sea-level elevation and desert environment, the airfield presents unique operational considerations for aircraft performance. Scheduled commercial service is minimal, and the facility is relatively modest in infrastructure.
Terminals
The airfield has no significant commercial terminal infrastructure, consisting of basic facilities suitable for light general aviation operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airfield is via Route 90, the main road running along the western shore of the Dead Sea.
Notable facts
  • ›Holds the record as the lowest airport in the world at approximately 1,240 feet (378 meters) below sea level.
  • ›Located adjacent to the Dead Sea, the lowest body of water on Earth.
  • ›Named after Yitzhak Ben-Zvi (Bar Yehuda), the second President of Israel.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation and tourism-related traffic to Masada and the Dead Sea.
  • ›The extreme below-sea-level altitude affects aircraft engine and lift performance.
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City & Place Guide

Ancient fortress of defiance rising above the Judean Desert

Masada is an isolated rock plateau on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea. Built up by King Herod the Great around 37–31 BCE, it later became the site of a legendary last stand by Jewish Zealots against the Roman Empire in 73 CE, making it one of the most powerful symbols of Jewish heritage and resilience.

Today, Masada is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Israel's most visited national park. Visitors can explore remarkably preserved palace ruins, Roman-style bathhouses, mosaic floors, storehouses, and the dramatic casemate walls. The sweeping panoramas of the Dead Sea basin and surrounding desert are unforgettable at any hour.

  • •Herod's Northern Palace — a three-tiered cliffside palace with stunning desert views
  • •Roman Siege Ramp — the original earthen ramp built by Roman legions, still intact
  • •Byzantine Church — a sixth-century mosaic-floored church hidden within the fortress
  • •Masada Museum — modern on-site museum displaying artifacts and telling the siege story
  • •Cable Car Ride — the fastest and most dramatic way to ascend the plateau
  • •Snake Path — a winding ancient trail offering a rewarding sunrise hike to the summit

Getting around: Masada has no public transit on-site, but Egged buses connect Beer Sheva and Jerusalem to the Masada visitor center near the Dead Sea highway. Taxis and private tours from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Ein Bokek are popular and convenient. Many visitors combine Masada with a Dead Sea float at nearby Ein Bokek, often via organized day-tour minibuses.

Best time: October through April offers the most comfortable temperatures, as summer heat on the plateau routinely exceeds 40°C (104°F).

Local food: Pack your own water and snacks for the climb, then enjoy fresh falafel, shawarma, and date-based desserts at roadside stops or the Dead Sea resort restaurants nearby.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Bar Yehuda Airfield
Encyclopaedia

Bar Yehuda Airfield, named after Yisrael Bar-Yehuda, is a small desert airfield located in the southern Judean desert, between Arad and Ein Gedi, west of the Dead Sea. Opened in 1963, it is just 4.2 kilometres from the Masada fortress access and about one hour and a half drive from Jerusalem. The airfield is a public concession, mainly used as an alternate airport, and for charter and sightseeing flights.

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