Jerusalem Once Had An International Airport - Here's Why It Was Closed (Atarot Airport)
Channel: Daniel Rosehill
Date: 2023-07-10

Although it seems hard to believe today, Jerusalem in fact once had its very own international airport. 

Located at Atarot on the seam of Jerusalem and Kafr Aqab (a neighborhood that adjoins Ramallah), Jerusalem International Airport began during Mandatory Palestine and came under both Jordanian and Israeli control before ceasing operations in 2000 at the outbreak of the Second Intifada.

During operations the airport had a 6,500 feet runway (approximately) and was served by airlines as varied as El Al, Arkia, and MEA.

Former ICAO identifier LLJR.

== Timestamps ==

Intro - 00:00
Origin - 00:30
Satellite view - 01:00
Aerodrome chart - 01:20
Who could fly there day - 01:30
Former operators - 02:10
Israeli control in 1967 - 02:20
End of civilian operations - 02:40
Location over the green line - 03:00
Housing development plans - 03:40
US administration opposition - 03:45
Al Quds airport proposal - 04:00
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By: Daniel Rosehill 

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