US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report
US refueling aircraft will remain stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027. The presence of these aircraft and the accompanying military personnel is causing logistical challenges at the airport. This decision reflects ongoing military cooperation between the US and Israel.
- ▪US refueling aircraft will be at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027.
- ▪The aircraft are creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.
- ▪The US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is among the aircraft stationed there.
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US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - reportThe aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.Follow us on GoogleUS Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.(photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90)
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