Quesna Airport (HE42)
Medium airport · Quesna, Monufia Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Quesna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HE42 |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°34'44" E 31°7'45" 30.57900, 31.12920 |
| Location | Quesna, Monufia Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,054 ft (2760 m) | 114 ft | ASP | No |
Quesna Airport at a glance
Quesna Airport is a medium airport in Quesna, Monufia Governorate, Egypt. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HE42 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, 16/34, offers 9,054 ft (2760 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HE42 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 Quesna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birma Air Base | HE16 | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Bilbeis Air Base | HE37 | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Al Mansurah Airbase | HE32 | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Gebel El Basur Air Base | HE28 | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Cairo West Air Base | HECW | 55 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quesna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Quesna 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 Quesna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quesna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quesna Airport is HE42, 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 Quesna Airport above sea level?
Quesna Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quesna Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.5790, 31.1292 — in Quesna, Monufia Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Birma Air Base, about 34 km away.
Does HE42 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HE42 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 Quesna Airport?
Quesna Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,054 ft (2760 m) with a ASP surface.