Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH): Codes, Runways & Location
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (IATA: SSH · ICAO: HESH) is a large airport serving Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It lies at 27.9773° N, 34.3947° E, 191 ft (58 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code SSH and the ICAO code HESH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3081 m (10108 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 191 ft (58 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 78 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 ≈ 3,081 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Where is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport located?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Its coordinates are 27.9773° N, 34.3947° E.
What is the airport code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport has an IATA code of SSH and an ICAO code of HESH.
How long is the runway at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport's longest runway is about 3081 m (10108 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sharm El Sheikh International Airport have?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport a major airport?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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