Alexandria International Airport (HBE): Codes, Runways & Location
Alexandria International Airport (IATA: HBE · ICAO: HEAX) is a large airport serving Alexandria, Egypt. It lies at 30.9325° N, 29.6964° E, 171 ft (52 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alexandria International Airport
Alexandria International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Alexandria in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code HBE and the ICAO code HEAX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Alexandria International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3400 m (11156 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 171 ft (52 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jiyanklis Air Base about 49 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 ≈ 3,400 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria International Airport
Where is Alexandria International Airport located?
Alexandria International Airport is located in Alexandria, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.9325° N, 29.6964° E.
What is the airport code for Alexandria International Airport?
Alexandria International Airport has an IATA code of HBE and an ICAO code of HEAX.
How long is the runway at Alexandria International Airport?
Alexandria International Airport's longest runway is about 3400 m (11156 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Alexandria International Airport have?
Alexandria International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Alexandria International Airport a major airport?
Alexandria International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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