Ramon Airport Resumes Flights Following Magnitude 4.5 Quake South of Eilat
Flights resumed at Israel’s Ramon Airport on Wednesday morning following a temporary suspension triggered by a magnitude 4.5 earthquake south of Eilat. Air travellers and regional flight operators faced brief operational delays while aviation authorities conducted safety checks across the airfield’s facilities.
Infrastructure Checks Clear Southern Hub for Full Operation
Ramon Airport returned to full operational status after safety inspections confirmed no infrastructure damage following the tremor. The Geological Survey of Israel registered the magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 11:24 a.m., pinpointing the epicenter approximately 30 kilometres (20 miles) south of Eilat near the shared borders of Jordan and Egypt. The Israel Airports Authority temporarily halted ground movement and arrivals to verify runway integrity before declaring the facility safe. Meanwhile, operations at Israel’s main international hub, Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, continued without interruption.
