El Jora Airport (HEGR)
Medium airport · El Jora, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | El Jora Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEGR |
| IATA | EGH |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°4'41" E 34°9'11" 31.07814, 34.15313 |
| Location | El Jora, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
El Jora Airport at a glance
El Jora Airport is a medium airport in El Jora, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as EGH. The field elevation of 331 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEGR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HEGR 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 Jora Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Arish International Airport | HEAR | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Ramon Air Base | LLRM | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Nevatim Air Base | LLNV | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Tel Nof Air Base | LLEK | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | LLMZ | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Jora Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 331 ft field elevation of El Jora 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 Jora Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Jora Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Jora Airport is HEGR, and its IATA code is EGH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Jora Airport above sea level?
El Jora Airport sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 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 Jora Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.0781, 34.1531 — in El Jora, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Arish International Airport, about 31 km away.
Does HEGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEGR 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 Jora Airport?
El Jora Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.