Bilbeis Air Base (HE37)
Medium airport · Bilbeis, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Bilbeis Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HE37 |
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°23'42" E 31°36'5" 30.39490, 31.60140 |
| Location | Bilbeis, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,480 ft (3499 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 09L/27R | 5,100 ft (1554 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 09R/27L | 8,200 ft (2499 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 17L/35R | 9,960 ft (3036 m) | 160 ft | ASP | No |
| 17R/35L | 5,140 ft (1567 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Bilbeis Air Base at a glance
Bilbeis Air Base is a medium airport in Bilbeis, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. The field elevation of 90 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HE37 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 11,480 ft (3499 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HE37 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 Bilbeis Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilbeis 2 Airfield | EG-0003 | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Cairo International Airport | HECA | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Almaza Air Force Base | HEAZ | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Capital International Airport | HECP | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Quesna Airport | HE42 | 50 km (27 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bilbeis Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 90 ft field elevation of Bilbeis 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 Bilbeis Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Bilbeis Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Bilbeis Air Base is HE37, 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 Bilbeis Air Base above sea level?
Bilbeis Air Base sits at an elevation of 90 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bilbeis Air Base located?
The airport lies at 30.3949, 31.6014 — in Bilbeis, Sharqia Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bilbeis 2 Airfield, about 8 km away.
Does HE37 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HE37 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 Bilbeis Air Base?
Bilbeis Air Base has 5 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 11,480 ft (3499 m) with a ASP surface.