Bilbeis Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Bilbeis Air Base (ICAO: HE37) is a medium-sized airport serving Bilbeis, Egypt. It lies at 30.3949° N, 31.6014° E, 90 ft (27 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bilbeis Air Base
Bilbeis Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bilbeis in Egypt. It is identified by the ICAO code HE37. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bilbeis Air Base has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3499 m (11480 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 90 ft (27 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bilbeis 2 Airfield about 8 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 ≈ 3,499 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bilbeis Air Base
Where is Bilbeis Air Base located?
Bilbeis Air Base is located in Bilbeis, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.3949° N, 31.6014° E.
What is the airport code for Bilbeis Air Base?
Bilbeis Air Base has an ICAO code of HE37.
How long is the runway at Bilbeis Air Base?
Bilbeis Air Base's longest runway is about 3499 m (11480 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Bilbeis Air Base have?
Bilbeis Air Base has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bilbeis Air Base a major airport?
Bilbeis Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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