Ben Gurion Airport is the main international airport of Israel, located near the city of Lod. It is named after Israel's first Prime Minister, David BEN-Gurion. The airport serves as a hub for El Al, Israir Airlines, Arkia, and Sun D'Or International Airlines. It is also the home base for the Israeli Air Force. BEN Gurion Airport is the busiest airport in Israel, handling over 18 million passengers annually.