Dakhla Oasis Airport (DAK): Codes, Runways & Location
Dakhla Oasis Airport (IATA: DAK · ICAO: HEDK) is a small airport serving Dakhla Oases, Egypt. It lies at 25.4112° N, 29.0033° E, 551 ft (168 m) above sea level.
Overview of Dakhla Oasis Airport
Dakhla Oasis Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Dakhla Oases in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code DAK and the ICAO code HEDK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Dakhla Oasis Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2489 m (8166 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 551 ft (168 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being El Kharja Airport (UVL) about 159 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 ≈ 2,489 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dakhla Oasis Airport
Where is Dakhla Oasis Airport located?
Dakhla Oasis Airport is located in Dakhla Oases, Egypt. Its coordinates are 25.4112° N, 29.0033° E.
What is the airport code for Dakhla Oasis Airport?
Dakhla Oasis Airport has an IATA code of DAK and an ICAO code of HEDK.
How long is the runway at Dakhla Oasis Airport?
Dakhla Oasis Airport's longest runway is about 2489 m (8166 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Dakhla Oasis Airport have?
Dakhla Oasis Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Dakhla Oasis Airport a major airport?
Dakhla Oasis Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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