Abu Simbel Airport (HEBL)
Medium airport · Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Abu Simbel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEBL |
| IATA | ABS |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°22'33" E 31°36'42" 22.37592, 31.61173 |
| Location | Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Abu Simbel Airport at a glance
Abu Simbel Airport is a medium airport in Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as ABS. The field elevation of 614 ft (187 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEBL 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, 15/33, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HEBL 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 Abu Simbel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan International Airport | HESN | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Dongola Airport | HSDN | 379 km (205 NM) |
| Luxor International Airport | HELX | 383 km (207 NM) |
| Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base | HEBR | 432 km (233 NM) |
| Merowe Airport | HSMN | 438 km (237 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abu Simbel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 614 ft field elevation of Abu Simbel 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 Abu Simbel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abu Simbel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abu Simbel Airport is HEBL, and its IATA code is ABS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abu Simbel Airport above sea level?
Abu Simbel Airport sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abu Simbel Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.3759, 31.6117 — in Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aswan International Airport, about 215 km away.
Does HEBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEBL 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 Abu Simbel Airport?
Abu Simbel Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.