Gebel El Basur Air Base (HE28)
Medium airport · Markaz Ad Delingat, Beheira Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Gebel El Basur Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HE28 |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°32'26" E 30°33'37" 30.54050, 30.56020 |
| Location | Markaz Ad Delingat, Beheira Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,925 ft (3025 m) | 132 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 10,568 ft (3221 m) | 132 ft | ASP | No |
Gebel El Basur Air Base at a glance
Gebel El Basur Air Base is a medium airport in Markaz Ad Delingat, Beheira Governorate, Egypt. The field elevation of 85 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HE28 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 10,568 ft (3221 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HE28 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gebel El Basur Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiyanklis Air Base | HEGS | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Birma Air Base | HE16 | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Quesna Airport | HE42 | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Sphinx International Airport | HESX | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Cairo West Air Base | HECW | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gebel El Basur Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 85 ft field elevation of Gebel El Basur Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 33 airports and airfields we list for Egypt — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gebel El Basur Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Gebel El Basur Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Gebel El Basur Air Base is HE28, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gebel El Basur Air Base above sea level?
Gebel El Basur Air Base sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gebel El Basur Air Base located?
The airport lies at 30.5405, 30.5602 — in Markaz Ad Delingat, Beheira Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jiyanklis Air Base, about 47 km away.
Does HE28 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HE28 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gebel El Basur Air Base?
Gebel El Basur Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 10,568 ft (3221 m) with a ASP surface.