Ramon, 2019 file. Sbl770 / CC BY-SA 4.0; cropped.
Update: Ramon Airport has reopened after the completion of inspections.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Gulf of Eilat halted flights at Israel’s Ramon Airport on Wednesday as the Israel Airports Authority suspended takeoffs and landings for safety inspections.
The airport near Eilat was evacuated after the tremor, and aviation activity was stopped pending scans and infrastructure checks to ensure flight safety. The authority’s suspension was described in a statement. Its own airport page had not yet confirmed the current operating status at publication.
The Geological Survey of Israel updated the quake’s magnitude to 4.5 after an initial estimate of 4.4. The tremor was felt in Eilat and the surrounding Arava region. No injuries had been reported to emergency services.
Earthquake alerts were activated in Eilat, Eilot, Be’er Ora, Elifaz, Timna and the Shahoret area. The military asked residents to follow instructions on the Home Front Command’s website and app.
The flight suspension was a safety measure while inspections were carried out. No reopening time had been confirmed at publication, and passengers should check their airline’s latest information before traveling to the airport.
JBizNews Desk | Eilat
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