Almaza Air Force Base (HEAZ)
Medium airport · El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Almaza Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEAZ |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°5'30" E 31°21'35" 30.09170, 31.35974 |
| Location | El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,917 ft (1194 m) | 164 ft | ASP | No |
| 18/36 | 6,726 ft (2050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Almaza Air Force Base at a glance
Almaza Air Force Base is a medium airport in El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The field elevation of 246 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEAZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 6,726 ft (2050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HEAZ 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 Almaza Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | HECA | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Bilbeis Air Base | HE37 | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Cairo West Air Base | HECW | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Sphinx International Airport | HESX | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Capital International Airport | HECP | 46 km (25 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Almaza Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 246 ft field elevation of Almaza Air Force Base 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 Almaza Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Almaza Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Almaza Air Force Base is HEAZ, 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 Almaza Air Force Base above sea level?
Almaza Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Almaza Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 30.0917, 31.3597 — in El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cairo International Airport, about 4 km away.
Does HEAZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEAZ 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 Almaza Air Force Base?
Almaza Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,726 ft (2050 m) with a ASP surface.