Luxor International Airport (LXR): Codes, Runways & Location
Luxor International Airport (IATA: LXR · ICAO: HELX) is a large airport serving Luxor, Egypt. It lies at 25.6710° N, 32.7064° E, 276 ft (84 m) above sea level.
Overview of Luxor International Airport
Luxor International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Luxor in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code LXR and the ICAO code HELX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Luxor International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 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 276 ft (84 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 122 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Luxor International Airport
Where is Luxor International Airport located?
Luxor International Airport is located in Luxor, Egypt. Its coordinates are 25.6710° N, 32.7064° E.
What is the airport code for Luxor International Airport?
Luxor International Airport has an IATA code of LXR and an ICAO code of HELX.
How long is the runway at Luxor International Airport?
Luxor International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Luxor International Airport have?
Luxor International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Luxor International Airport a major airport?
Luxor International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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