Al Ismailiyya Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Al Ismailiyya Air Base (ICAO: HEIS) is a medium-sized airport serving Al Ismailiyya, Egypt. It lies at 30.5980° N, 32.2357° E, 43 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Ismailiyya Air Base
Al Ismailiyya Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Al Ismailiyya in Egypt. It is identified by the ICAO code HEIS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Al Ismailiyya Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3217 m (10555 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. The field elevation is 43 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Abu Suwayr Air Base about 14 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 ≈ 3,217 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Ismailiyya Air Base
Where is Al Ismailiyya Air Base located?
Al Ismailiyya Air Base is located in Al Ismailiyya, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.5980° N, 32.2357° E.
What is the airport code for Al Ismailiyya Air Base?
Al Ismailiyya Air Base has an ICAO code of HEIS.
How long is the runway at Al Ismailiyya Air Base?
Al Ismailiyya Air Base's longest runway is about 3217 m (10555 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al Ismailiyya Air Base have?
Al Ismailiyya Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Al Ismailiyya Air Base a major airport?
Al Ismailiyya Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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