Safety Bulletin

Loss of GPS Signal at Ben Gurion Airport

Jun 25, 2019

Abstract

IFALPA has received many reports from pilots that they have experienced loss of GPS signal in the vicinity of the Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG) in Tel Aviv, Israel.

The following NOTAM was published recently:

A1446/19 NOTAMN
Q) LLLL/QGWLF/I/NBO/E/000/999/3125N03457E220
A) LLLL B) 1906251144 C) 1907012059
E) POSS INTRP TO AIRBORNE GNSS EQPT WI TEL-AVIV FIR.
RESTRICTIONS IMPLEMENTED ON LLBG FLTS.

GPS signal loss affects RNAV arrivals and departures and may create numerous alerts for systems that rely on internal position accuracy.

Flight Crews should be aware of the potential risk, avoid distractions, and plan for alternative procedures as necessary.