Airport

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer

Far more than a strip of asphalt, a runway is a precisely engineered structure built to withstand extreme weight, speed, and weather.

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.
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TSA reminds European World Cup fans: Ranch dressing is a liquid, cannot go in carry-on luggage

Captives returning after the Entebbe Operation.

Beyond the Headlines: Fifty years since the Entebbe rescue - opinion

Passengers arrive at the Diori Hamani International airport in Niamey on September 22, 2023; illustrative.

Explosions, sustained gunfire at airport in Niger capital, witnesses say


Ukraine launches largest attack on Russia since start of war, 500 flights from Moscow delayed

Flights out of all major Moscow airports have been grounded as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes. Authorities said 180 Ukrainian drones had been shot down over Moscow.

Thick plumes of smoke with flames rise from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026, in this picture obtained from social media.

Ben-Gurion Airport Terminal One to reopen ahead of school holidays after Iran war forced closure

Domestic flights will resume from Terminal One on June 28, followed by international flights on July 1.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Hamburg airport terminal evacuated after security incident

"Flights are currently unable to depart, but arrivals are proceeding as scheduled. Please contact your airline," the airport said on its website.

ILLUSTRATIVE: Police secures the area at the "Zentrum der islamischen Kultur Frankfurt e.V." after Germany's interior ministry has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association and its subsidiary organizations, saying it pursues radical Islamist goals in Frankfurt, Germany, July 24, 2024.

Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic

Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Tired of driving in circles around Ben Gurion Airport? This is the new, free solution

Picking up a passenger at Ben Gurion Airport? Now you can wait for them in a dedicated parking lot free of charge for the first hour, without risking traffic safety or receiving a fine.

Starting this week, a dedicated waiting parking lot will operate free of charge for the first hour for drivers coming to pick up passengers from Ben Gurion Airport

Why Jewish tourists no longer feel safe being visibly Jewish in London - opinion

This would be my sixth London-with-English-Speaking Savta trip for my grandchildren of bar and bat mitzvah age, always taking two or three cousins who had reached the appropriate age. 

IN LONDON: The writer with grandsons Tal (R) and Mendy, in front of a  Vincent Van Gogh masterpiece – ‘Sunflowers’ at the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.

Ben-Gurion Airport ready for US military aircraft to depart if Iran-US agreement signed

Israeli authorities have been informed that from the moment the agreement is approved, US military planes will leave Ben Gurion immediately.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

Sinkhole shuts LaGuardia runway, sparks flight delays cancellations

The Federal Aviation Administration said it was slowing flights into LaGuardia Airport, due to weather and the sinkhole.

A jet prepares to refuel at LaGuardia Airport, New York City, April 16, 2026; illustrative.

“Uh, we just hit somebody”: Denver airport to revamp protocols after pedestrian sucked into engine

The aircraft was accelerating at roughly 139 mph when the collision occurred. The runway where it happened sits in a remote area about 2 miles from the terminal.

Vueling Airbus 320-271

One of the most isolated countries in the world opens to visitors

The Kingdom of Bhutan is opening a new airport and an innovative mindfulness city that will make it much more accessible to travelers.

One of the hardest-to-reach destinations in the world will become much more accessible to international travelers