Sphinx International Airport (SPX): Codes, Runways & Location
Sphinx International Airport (IATA: SPX · ICAO: HESX) is a large airport serving Al Jiza, Egypt. It lies at 30.1082° N, 30.8957° E, 510 ft (155 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sphinx International Airport
Sphinx International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Al Jiza in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code SPX and the ICAO code HESX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sphinx International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3650 m (11975 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 510 ft (155 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cairo West Air Base about 2 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 ≈ 3,650 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sphinx International Airport
Where is Sphinx International Airport located?
Sphinx International Airport is located in Al Jiza, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.1082° N, 30.8957° E.
What is the airport code for Sphinx International Airport?
Sphinx International Airport has an IATA code of SPX and an ICAO code of HESX.
How long is the runway at Sphinx International Airport?
Sphinx International Airport's longest runway is about 3650 m (11975 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sphinx International Airport have?
Sphinx International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sphinx International Airport a major airport?
Sphinx International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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