Alexandria International Airport (HEAX)
Large airport · Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEAX |
| IATA | HBE |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°55'57" E 29°41'47" 30.93249, 29.69644 |
| Location | Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 11,156 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alexandria International Airport at a glance
Alexandria International Airport is a large airport in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as HBE. The field elevation of 171 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEAX 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 — 14L/32R — offers 11,156 ft (3400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HEAX 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 Alexandria International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiyanklis Air Base | HEGS | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Gebel El Basur Air Base | HE28 | 93 km (50 NM) |
| El Alamein International Airport | HEAL | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Birma Air Base | HE16 | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Quesna Airport | HE42 | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alexandria International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 171 ft field elevation of Alexandria 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 Alexandria International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alexandria International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alexandria International Airport is HEAX, and its IATA code is HBE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alexandria International Airport above sea level?
Alexandria International Airport sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alexandria International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.9325, 29.6964 — in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jiyanklis Air Base, about 49 km away.
Does HEAX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEAX 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 Alexandria International Airport?
Alexandria International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 11,156 ft (3400 m) with a ASP surface.