Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport is the main international airport located in Tel Aviv, Israel. It is the busiest airport in Israel and the second busiest in the Middle East. The airport is named after Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, in his honor. The name was chosen to commemorate the founding of the State of Israel, as Ben-Gurion was instrumental in its establishment.

The airport code for Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport is TLV which stands for Tel Aviv, Lod, and Ben Gurion. Lod is a city located just outside Tel Aviv, and Ben Gurion is the last name of the airport's namesake. This code was chosen in 1947, when Ben Gurion Airport first opened, and it has remained unchanged since then.

The airport currently operates around 400 flights per day, serving domestic and international destinations. Airlines that serve Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport include El Al, Israir, Arkia, Sun D'Or, and many other airlines. The airport is a major hub for tourists visiting the country and is well-equipped to handle large numbers of people.

Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport has a long and storied history. It was initially opened in 1936, as an airfield for the fledgling Israeli Air Force. It was then expanded in 1944 and served as a major air base for the British Royal Air Force during World War II. In 1947, it was officially opened as Ben Gurion Airport and began to operate commercial flights.

Throughout its history, the airport has been a major hub for aviation in the region. In the 1950s, it was the site of Operation Magic Carpet, an operation to transport thousands of Jews from the Middle East to Israel. In the 1970s, it saw a massive expansion, with the construction of a new terminal and runway.

Today, Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Airport is a modern and efficient airport, serving millions of passengers each year. It is a major hub for international flights into Israel, and serves as a major gateway for tourists visiting the country. The airport is well-equipped to handle large numbers of passengers, and is a major contributor to the economic growth of the region.