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Ramon Airport

Airport in southern Israel used partly for US refuelling aircraft deployed during the Iran conflict.

Last refreshed: 23 July 2026

Key Question

Why is a small Negev airfield hosting US refuelling aircraft during the Iran war?

Timeline for Ramon Airport

#160 21 Jul

Received some of the relocated refuelling aircraft

Iran Conflict 2026: Washington flies fighters into the Gulf

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Background

Ramon Airport, in southern Israel near the borders with Jordan and Egypt, is one of the bases receiving additional US aerial refuelling aircraft as Washington reinforces the region during the Iran conflict, alongside F-16 and F-35 jets relocated from European bases.

The airport is primarily a civilian airfield serving Israel's southern Negev region and has periodically hosted allied military aircraft during regional escalations without becoming a permanent US base.

Common Questions

Where is Ramon Airport?

Ramon Airport is in southern Israel near Eilat, close to the borders with Jordan and Egypt.

Why are US aircraft using Ramon Airport?

Washington relocated additional refuelling aircraft there as part of a wider deployment of F-16s and F-35s into the region during the Iran conflict.Source:

What US aircraft moved into the region during the Iran conflict?

The US relocated additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets and dozens of aerial refuelling aircraft from European bases, with some refuellers going to Israeli bases including Ramon Airport.Source:

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