El Alamein International Airport (HEAL)
Large airport · El Alamein, Matruh Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | El Alamein International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEAL |
| IATA | DBB |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°55'28" E 28°27'42" 30.92432, 28.46161 |
| Location | El Alamein, Matruh Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,479 ft (3499 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
El Alamein International Airport at a glance
El Alamein International Airport is a large airport in El Alamein, Matruh Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as DBB. The field elevation of 154 ft (47 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEAL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 11,479 ft (3499 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HEAL 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 El Alamein International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria International Airport | HEAX | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Mersa Matruh International Airport | HEMM | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Jiyanklis Air Base | HEGS | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Gebel El Basur Air Base | HE28 | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Birma Air Base | HE16 | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Alamein International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 154 ft field elevation of El Alamein 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 El Alamein International Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Alamein International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Alamein International Airport is HEAL, and its IATA code is DBB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Alamein International Airport above sea level?
El Alamein International Airport sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Alamein International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.9243, 28.4616 — in El Alamein, Matruh Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alexandria International Airport, about 118 km away.
Does HEAL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEAL 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 El Alamein International Airport?
El Alamein International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 11,479 ft (3499 m) with a ASP surface.