El Arish International Airport (HEAR)
Large airport · El Arish, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | El Arish International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEAR |
| IATA | AAC |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°3'19" E 33°49'41" 31.05532, 33.82796 |
| Location | El Arish, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 9,905 ft (3019 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 9,905 ft (3019 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
El Arish International Airport at a glance
El Arish International Airport is a large airport in El Arish, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as AAC. The field elevation of 118 ft (36 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEAR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16L/34R — offers 9,905 ft (3019 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16L points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HEAR 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 Arish International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Jora Airport | HEGR | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Ramon Air Base | LLRM | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Bardawil International Airport | HE36 | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Nevatim Air Base | LLNV | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Tel Nof Air Base | LLEK | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Arish International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 118 ft field elevation of El Arish 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 Arish International Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Arish International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Arish International Airport is HEAR, and its IATA code is AAC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Arish International Airport above sea level?
El Arish International Airport sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 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 Arish International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.0553, 33.8280 — in El Arish, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Jora Airport, about 31 km away.
Does HEAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEAR 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 Arish International Airport?
El Arish International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16L/34R, measures 9,905 ft (3019 m) with a ASP surface.