El Kharja Airport (UVL): Codes, Runways & Location
El Kharja Airport (IATA: UVL · ICAO: HEKG) is a small airport serving Kharja Oases, Egypt. It lies at 25.4715° N, 30.5885° E, 194 ft (59 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Kharja Airport
El Kharja Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Kharja Oases in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code UVL and the ICAO code HEKG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
El Kharja Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 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 194 ft (59 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Suhaj International Airport (HMB) about 151 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Kharja Airport
Where is El Kharja Airport located?
El Kharja Airport is located in Kharja Oases, Egypt. Its coordinates are 25.4715° N, 30.5885° E.
What is the airport code for El Kharja Airport?
El Kharja Airport has an IATA code of UVL and an ICAO code of HEKG.
How long is the runway at El Kharja Airport?
El Kharja Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does El Kharja Airport have?
El Kharja Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is El Kharja Airport a major airport?
El Kharja Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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