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VTM AFB
AFB (IATA: VTM, ICAO:LLNV) is located in the the city of Israel.

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IATA Code

VTM

ICAO Code

LLNV

Name

AFB

Type

Country / Region

Israel (IL)

City

Latitude

0.0000000

Longitude

0.0000000

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AFB (VTM) Airport Overview

MILITARY AIRBASE

AFB is identified in the supplied airport master record as an airbase airport in Nevatim, Israel, with ICAO code LLNV. Its operating profile is military rather than that of a routine public cargo gateway. The record shows zero scheduled air services and zero express services, so our service team treats the location as a controlled-access origin or destination requiring prior operational authorization, rather than assuming normal commercial cargo acceptance. The supplied coordinates are recorded as 0.0000000, and should not be used for routing, geocoding, or trucking dispatch without confirmation.

Airport name	AFB
IATA / ICAO	VTM / LLNV
Country / city	Israel / Nevatim
Airport profile	Military airbase; commercial cargo access must be confirmed case by case
Master-record coordinates	0.0000000, 0.0000000 — not suitable for operational dispatch

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

Controlled military environment

Cargo entry, vehicle access, photography, identification and handling procedures may be restricted and must be approved in advance.

No assumed public cargo schedule

The supplied record lists no air services or express services; our team will not promise a direct commercial uplift from AFB.

Alternative-airport planning is essential

A civil international gateway may be operationally more suitable for routine import, export, express, and bonded cargo movements.

Security-sensitive documentation

Consignee identity, end use, commodity description and delivery instructions should be prepared before booking discussions begin.

Cargo Facilities & Services

AFB should not be represented as having a public cargo terminal, cold store, dangerous-goods warehouse, customs-bonded facility, or express sort center unless the relevant military and civil authorities confirm the specific arrangement for the shipment. Our service team can coordinate a facility and airport feasibility check before any commercial commitment.

Acceptance and handling: confirm whether the shipment can be received at the airbase at all, who the authorized receiving party is, and whether cargo must be delivered to a separately nominated civil gateway.
Security-controlled access: arrange pre-advice, driver identity information, vehicle details, delivery windows and escort requirements where applicable; do not send a truck before written acceptance.
Special cargo: obtain advance confirmation for dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive materials, valuables, oversized pieces, live animals, and any defense- or dual-use-related commodity.
Customs and storage: determine the actual customs airport, import declaration location, storage point, and handover responsibility before issuing shipping instructions.
Service model: our team can evaluate an airport-to-airbase road feeder arrangement when the receiving authority approves the final delivery process.

Routes & Transit-Time Planning

Commercial routing: routine international cargo will generally need to be assessed through a suitable civil Israeli gateway, followed by an approved bonded or customs-controlled road transfer if delivery to Nevatim is authorized.
Airline selection: the actual carrier, gateway, transshipment point and uplift depend on origin, commodity, security status, available capacity and the receiving authority’s acceptance; no carrier or direct service is assumed for AFB.
Time drivers: prior security clearance, customs documentation, military access approval, inspection, delivery appointment, weekend or holiday restrictions, and road-transfer arrangements can materially affect the total lead time.
Planning rule: our service team provides a confirmed routing only after validating the commercial gateway, cargo acceptance point, final consignee and handover procedure.

Operational hinterland

Nevatim and the wider southern Israel region may be relevant for approved deliveries, but the airbase perimeter should not be treated as an open logistics park or public freight terminal.

Potential shipment profile

Cargo may include project equipment, technical parts, maintenance materials or other controlled consignments, subject to end-use, security and acceptance review.

Routine commercial goods

Consumer goods, garments, pharmaceuticals, perishables and e-commerce parcels should normally be routed through an appropriate public cargo gateway unless a specific exception is approved.

Final-mile constraint

Delivery feasibility depends on the named consignee, security authorization, vehicle clearance and a confirmed receiving appointment, not simply on geographic proximity.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-clearance: submit shipper, consignee, end user, commodity, quantity, dimensions, weight and intended use before booking. A generic description such as “parts” may be insufficient for security review.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, declaration and package marks where applicable. Lithium batteries and aircraft-related equipment require separate acceptance review.
Customs responsibility: confirm exporter, importer, broker, customs location and any license or end-use documentation. Military or dual-use cargo may require additional Israeli and destination-country controls.
Delivery execution: do not rely on ordinary airport truck procedures. Driver credentials, vehicle registration, security screening, appointment time and authorized handover personnel may all be required.

Book after feasibility approval

Ask our service team to confirm the usable commercial gateway and the airbase delivery route before cargo is packed or dispatched.

Prepare complete cargo data

Provide exact commodity wording, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, value, end user and final delivery instructions.

Use security-ready packaging

Use tamper-evident, stackable packaging with clear labels and no prohibited markings or undeclared batteries, liquids or controlled items.

Keep an alternative gateway open

For time-critical cargo, request a parallel quotation through a civil Israeli gateway so the shipment is not dependent on airbase approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AFB accept ordinary commercial air freight?
Do not assume it can. The supplied record shows no air or express services, and the location is identified as a military airbase. Our team must obtain specific acceptance and delivery authorization before proposing an AFB movement.

Can we use VTM as the destination airport on the commercial booking?
Only after the carrier, handling point, customs party and receiving authority confirm that arrangement. In many cases, the workable plan may use a civil gateway plus an approved road transfer instead.

Does a nearby location guarantee easy trucking delivery?
No. Military access controls, driver vetting, vehicle clearance, inspection and delivery appointments can be more decisive than road distance.

How should dangerous goods or lithium batteries be handled?
Send the complete dangerous-goods classification and documents to our service team before booking. Acceptance must be confirmed by the actual carrier, handling facility and receiving authority.

Are the coordinates in the airport record suitable for dispatch?
No. The supplied record lists both latitude and longitude as 0.0000000. Use the confirmed consignee address, approved gate or nominated commercial gateway for operational routing.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, country, city, coordinate fields and service counters in this module are taken from the supplied airport master record. Operational statements are presented as risk-controlled logistics guidance for a military airbase and must be confirmed with the responsible authority, carrier, customs broker and handling party before shipment execution.

Provided master data: airport record ID 9047; IATA VTM; ICAO LLNV; airport name AFB; Israel; Nevatim; air services 0; express services 0.
Reference bodies for independent identifier or regulatory checks: iata.org and icao.int.
Verification boundary: these references do not by themselves confirm military access, cargo acceptance, terminal capability, customs arrangements, flight schedules, handling charges or delivery permissions. Our service team will verify those items case by case.