Israeli airports have lost Instrument Landing System (ILS) capability after customs authorities seized the calibration aircraft, according to reports. The precise scope of the disruption and a timeline for restoration have not been disclosed.
A report circulating in Israeli media on Sunday claims that customs authorities have seized the aircraft used to calibrate the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Israeli airports, leading to a loss of this critical navigation capability. The ILS provides precision approach guidance to pilots, especially in low visibility. Without the calibration aircraft, airports including Ben Gurion cannot certify their ILS equipment for use. The report did not specify which airports are affected or how long the disruption will last. As The Zioneer previously noted in a related context, Ben Gurion had already lost part of its advanced landing capability due to missed test flights; the current development adds a further constraint. The Israel Airports Authority has not officially commented.
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