Aswan International Airport (ASW): Codes, Runways & Location
Aswan International Airport (IATA: ASW · ICAO: HESN) is a large airport serving Aswan, Egypt. It lies at 23.9611° N, 32.8204° E, 650 ft (198 m) above sea level.
Overview of Aswan International Airport
Aswan International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Aswan in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code ASW and the ICAO code HESN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Aswan International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3402 m (11161 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 650 ft (198 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Luxor International Airport (LXR) about 190 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 ≈ 3,402 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aswan International Airport
Where is Aswan International Airport located?
Aswan International Airport is located in Aswan, Egypt. Its coordinates are 23.9611° N, 32.8204° E.
What is the airport code for Aswan International Airport?
Aswan International Airport has an IATA code of ASW and an ICAO code of HESN.
How long is the runway at Aswan International Airport?
Aswan International Airport's longest runway is about 3402 m (11161 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Aswan International Airport have?
Aswan International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Aswan International Airport a major airport?
Aswan International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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