Abu Suwayr Air Base (HE35)
Medium airport · Abu Suwayr, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Abu Suwayr Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HE35 |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°34'22" E 32°5'43" 30.57270, 32.09530 |
| Location | Abu Suwayr, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,752 ft (2972 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 11/29 | 9,712 ft (2960 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Abu Suwayr Air Base at a glance
Abu Suwayr Air Base is a medium airport in Abu Suwayr, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HE35 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 — 09/27 — offers 9,752 ft (2972 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HE35 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 Abu Suwayr Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ismailiyya Air Base | HEIS | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Bilbeis 2 Airfield | EG-0003 | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Bilbeis Air Base | HE37 | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Capital International Airport | HECP | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Al Mansurah Airbase | HE32 | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abu Suwayr Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Abu Suwayr 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 Abu Suwayr Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Abu Suwayr Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Abu Suwayr Air Base is HE35, 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 Abu Suwayr Air Base above sea level?
Abu Suwayr Air Base sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abu Suwayr Air Base located?
The airport lies at 30.5727, 32.0953 — in Abu Suwayr, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Al Ismailiyya Air Base, about 14 km away.
Does HE35 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HE35 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 Abu Suwayr Air Base?
Abu Suwayr Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,752 ft (2972 m) with a ASP surface.