Saint Catherine International Airport (SKV): Codes, Runways & Location
Saint Catherine International Airport (IATA: SKV · ICAO: HESC) is a medium-sized airport serving Saint Catherine, Egypt. It lies at 28.6843° N, 34.0644° E, 4402 ft (1342 m) above sea level.
Overview of Saint Catherine International Airport
Saint Catherine International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Saint Catherine in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code SKV and the ICAO code HESC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Saint Catherine International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2115 m (6939 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 4402 ft (1342 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being At Tur Airport (ELT) about 67 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 ≈ 2,115 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Catherine International Airport
Where is Saint Catherine International Airport located?
Saint Catherine International Airport is located in Saint Catherine, Egypt. Its coordinates are 28.6843° N, 34.0644° E.
What is the airport code for Saint Catherine International Airport?
Saint Catherine International Airport has an IATA code of SKV and an ICAO code of HESC.
How long is the runway at Saint Catherine International Airport?
Saint Catherine International Airport's longest runway is about 2115 m (6939 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Saint Catherine International Airport have?
Saint Catherine International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Saint Catherine International Airport a major airport?
Saint Catherine International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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