Emergency Procedures and Passenger Evacuation During Alerts
Emergency and Evacuation Procedures
The Israel Airports Authority maintains organized emergency procedures for alert situations at Ben Gurion Airport. Sheltered areas are located throughout the terminals, to which passengers are directed in the event of an alert.
During an alert, the public address system provides clear instructions to passengers, and security personnel guide passengers to the sheltered areas. It is important to listen to the instructions and follow the directions of the staff.
- Sheltered areas are located throughout all terminals
- Instructions are delivered via the public address system
- Security personnel guide passengers to sheltered areas
- If you are on an aircraft on the ground — follow only the instructions of the flight crew
Continuous Security at the Airport
Ben Gurion Airport is considered one of the most secure airports in the world. The security system includes armed guards at all entrances, extensive CCTV surveillance systems, and continuous security patrols throughout the premises.
A central control room operates 24 hours a day, monitoring all activity at the airport and enabling rapid response to any unusual incident.
- Armed guards at all entrances
- Extensive CCTV surveillance system
- Continuous security patrols
- Central control room active 24/7