Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH): Codes, Runways & Location
Mersa Matruh International Airport (IATA: MUH · ICAO: HEMM) is a large airport serving Marsa Matruh, Egypt. It lies at 31.3243° N, 27.2223° E, 75 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mersa Matruh International Airport
Mersa Matruh International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Marsa Matruh in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code MUH and the ICAO code HEMM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mersa Matruh International Airport has 2 runways 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. The field elevation is 75 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being El Alamein International Airport (DBB) about 126 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 Mersa Matruh International Airport
Where is Mersa Matruh International Airport located?
Mersa Matruh International Airport is located in Marsa Matruh, Egypt. Its coordinates are 31.3243° N, 27.2223° E.
What is the airport code for Mersa Matruh International Airport?
Mersa Matruh International Airport has an IATA code of MUH and an ICAO code of HEMM.
How long is the runway at Mersa Matruh International Airport?
Mersa Matruh 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 Mersa Matruh International Airport have?
Mersa Matruh International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mersa Matruh International Airport a major airport?
Mersa Matruh International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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