Hurghada International Airport (HRG): Codes, Runways & Location
Hurghada International Airport (IATA: HRG · ICAO: HEGN) is a large airport serving Hurghada, Egypt. It lies at 27.1768° N, 33.7967° E, 32 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hurghada International Airport
Hurghada International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Hurghada in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code HRG and the ICAO code HEGN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hurghada International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4015 m (13171 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 32 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) about 107 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 ≈ 4,015 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hurghada International Airport
Where is Hurghada International Airport located?
Hurghada International Airport is located in Hurghada, Egypt. Its coordinates are 27.1768° N, 33.7967° E.
What is the airport code for Hurghada International Airport?
Hurghada International Airport has an IATA code of HRG and an ICAO code of HEGN.
How long is the runway at Hurghada International Airport?
Hurghada International Airport's longest runway is about 4015 m (13171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hurghada International Airport have?
Hurghada International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hurghada International Airport a major airport?
Hurghada International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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