Asyut International Airport (HEAT)
Large airport · Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Asyut International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEAT |
| IATA | ATZ |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°2'45" E 31°0'46" 27.04596, 31.01276 |
| Location | Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,905 ft (3019 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Asyut International Airport at a glance
Asyut International Airport is a large airport in Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as ATZ. The field elevation of 748 ft (228 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEAT 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 9,905 ft (3019 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 HEAT 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 Asyut International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suhaj International Airport | HESG | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Luxor International Airport | HELX | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Bani Sweif Air Base | HEBS | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Hurghada International Airport | HEGN | 276 km (149 NM) |
| Almaza Air Force Base | HEAZ | 340 km (184 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Asyut International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 748 ft field elevation of Asyut 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 Asyut International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Asyut International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Asyut International Airport is HEAT, and its IATA code is ATZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Asyut International Airport above sea level?
Asyut International Airport sits at an elevation of 748 feet (228 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Asyut International Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.0460, 31.0128 — in Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Suhaj International Airport, about 107 km away.
Does HEAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEAT 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 Asyut International Airport?
Asyut International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,905 ft (3019 m) with a ASP surface.