US Air Force begins relocating refueling aircraft ahead of Ben-Gurion's busiest month - report

The US Air Force has begun relocating refueling aircraft from Ben-Gurion Airport after Transportation Minister Miri Regev pressed security officials to clear the airport for its busy August period. Over 2.6 million passengers are expected, with about 100,000 daily. The report did not specify how many aircraft were moved or where.

The US Air Force has started moving some of its aerial refueling aircraft out of Ben-Gurion Airport, according to an N12 report on Thursday. The move follows pressure from Transportation Minister Miri Regev on Israeli security officials to clear the aircraft to allow normal operations during August, one of the airport's busiest months. Over 2.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport in August, with an average of about 100,000 per day. Thursdays are forecast to be the busiest days, and Monday, August 17, is expected to be the single busiest day. The relocation frees parking and operational space as airlines handle increased passenger volumes. The report did not specify how many aircraft were relocated or where they were transferred.