Sidi EL Barrani Airport (SQK): Codes, Runways & Location
Sidi EL Barrani Airport (IATA: SQK · ICAO: HE40) is a small airport serving Sidi El Barrani, Egypt. It lies at 31.4720° N, 25.8793° E, 282 ft (86 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sidi EL Barrani Airport
Sidi EL Barrani Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Sidi El Barrani in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code SQK and the ICAO code HE40. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sidi EL Barrani Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3012 m (9882 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 282 ft (86 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH) about 129 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 ≈ 3,012 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sidi EL Barrani Airport
Where is Sidi EL Barrani Airport located?
Sidi EL Barrani Airport is located in Sidi El Barrani, Egypt. Its coordinates are 31.4720° N, 25.8793° E.
What is the airport code for Sidi EL Barrani Airport?
Sidi EL Barrani Airport has an IATA code of SQK and an ICAO code of HE40.
How long is the runway at Sidi EL Barrani Airport?
Sidi EL Barrani Airport's longest runway is about 3012 m (9882 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sidi EL Barrani Airport have?
Sidi EL Barrani Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sidi EL Barrani Airport a major airport?
Sidi EL Barrani Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Sidi EL Barrani Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.