[75192] Storm online: Military base image appeared on Flightradar24 under Ben-Gurion Airport
[75192] Storm online: Military base image appeared on Flightradar24 under Ben-Gurion Airport
Users reported that the popular flight tracking app displayed an image of a military base as the main subject for Ben-Gurion Airport, sparking a wave of speculation on social media.
'Military base' image at Ben-Gurion Airport sparks discussions online
Many users were surprised to discover today (May 29, 2026) that the popular flight tracking app Flightradar24 was displaying Ben-Gurion Airport with a cover photo identified as a military base. According to Senia Waldberg and Israel News | Without Censorship, the image appeared clearly within the app's interface.
News 360 elaborated and noted that "against the backdrop of military activity in Israel," the image displayed contained aircraft of the US Air Force. This report also received extensive coverage on The News Line, 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️, and The News Arena.
The visual glitch sparked a wave of reactions and speculation on social media. According to News 360, the change in the profile picture of Ben-Gurion Airport caused many users to engage in "discussions and jokes that the airport looks like a military base." At this stage, no official response has been issued by the app's developers, but the matter continues to draw attention among aviation enthusiasts and those following Israeli current events.