Bardawil International Airport (HE36)
Medium airport · El Hassana, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Bardawil International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HE36 |
| IATA | RDL |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°24'39" E 33°9'19" 30.41071, 33.15535 |
| Location | El Hassana, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,241 ft (2512 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Bardawil International Airport at a glance
Bardawil International Airport is a medium airport in El Hassana, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as RDL. The field elevation of 1,060 ft (323 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HE36 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 8,241 ft (2512 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HE36 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 Bardawil International Airport
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 | 91 km (49 NM) |
| El Arish International Airport | HEAR | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Abu Suwayr Air Base | HE35 | 103 km (56 NM) |
| El Jora Airport | HEGR | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Port Said International Airport | HEPS | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bardawil International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,060 ft field elevation of Bardawil International Airport 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 Bardawil International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bardawil International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bardawil International Airport is HE36, and its IATA code is RDL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bardawil International Airport above sea level?
Bardawil International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet (323 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bardawil International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.4107, 33.1553 — in El Hassana, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Al Ismailiyya Air Base, about 91 km away.
Does HE36 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HE36 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 Bardawil International Airport?
Bardawil International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,241 ft (2512 m) with a ASP surface.