El Arish International Airport (AAC): Codes, Runways & Location
El Arish International Airport (IATA: AAC · ICAO: HEAR) is a large airport serving El Arish, Egypt. It lies at 31.0553° N, 33.8280° E, 118 ft (36 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Arish International Airport
El Arish International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of El Arish in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code AAC and the ICAO code HEAR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
El Arish International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3019 m (9905 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 118 ft (36 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being El Jora Airport (EGH) about 31 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 ≈ 3,019 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Arish International Airport
Where is El Arish International Airport located?
El Arish International Airport is located in El Arish, Egypt. Its coordinates are 31.0553° N, 33.8280° E.
What is the airport code for El Arish International Airport?
El Arish International Airport has an IATA code of AAC and an ICAO code of HEAR.
How long is the runway at El Arish International Airport?
El Arish International Airport's longest runway is about 3019 m (9905 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does El Arish International Airport have?
El Arish International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is El Arish International Airport a major airport?
El Arish International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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