Jiyanklis Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Jiyanklis Air Base (ICAO: HEGS) is a medium-sized airport serving Abu El Matamir, Egypt. It lies at 30.8198° N, 30.1912° E, 49 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jiyanklis Air Base
Jiyanklis Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Abu El Matamir in Egypt. It is identified by the ICAO code HEGS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Jiyanklis Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2887 m (9473 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 49 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gebel El Basur Air Base about 47 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 ≈ 2,887 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jiyanklis Air Base
Where is Jiyanklis Air Base located?
Jiyanklis Air Base is located in Abu El Matamir, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.8198° N, 30.1912° E.
What is the airport code for Jiyanklis Air Base?
Jiyanklis Air Base has an ICAO code of HEGS.
How long is the runway at Jiyanklis Air Base?
Jiyanklis Air Base's longest runway is about 2887 m (9473 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Jiyanklis Air Base have?
Jiyanklis Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jiyanklis Air Base a major airport?
Jiyanklis Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Jiyanklis Air Base are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.