Abu Simbel Airport (ABS): Codes, Runways & Location
Abu Simbel Airport (IATA: ABS · ICAO: HEBL) is a medium-sized airport serving Abu Simbel, Egypt. It lies at 22.3759° N, 31.6117° E, 614 ft (187 m) above sea level.
Overview of Abu Simbel Airport
Abu Simbel Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Abu Simbel in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code ABS and the ICAO code HEBL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Abu Simbel Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 614 ft (187 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) about 64 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Abu Simbel Airport
Where is Abu Simbel Airport located?
Abu Simbel Airport is located in Abu Simbel, Egypt. Its coordinates are 22.3759° N, 31.6117° E.
What is the airport code for Abu Simbel Airport?
Abu Simbel Airport has an IATA code of ABS and an ICAO code of HEBL.
How long is the runway at Abu Simbel Airport?
Abu Simbel Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Abu Simbel Airport have?
Abu Simbel Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Abu Simbel Airport a major airport?
Abu Simbel Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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