Jiyanklis Air Base (HEGS)
Medium airport · Abu El Matamir, Beheira Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Jiyanklis Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEGS |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°49'11" E 30°11'28" 30.81980, 30.19120 |
| Location | Abu El Matamir, Beheira Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,460 ft (2883 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 9,473 ft (2887 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jiyanklis Air Base at a glance
Jiyanklis Air Base is a medium airport in Abu El Matamir, Beheira Governorate, Egypt. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEGS 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 — 12/30 — offers 9,473 ft (2887 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HEGS 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 Jiyanklis Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gebel El Basur Air Base | HE28 | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Alexandria International Airport | HEAX | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Birma Air Base | HE16 | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Quesna Airport | HE42 | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Sphinx International Airport | HESX | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jiyanklis Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Jiyanklis Air 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 Jiyanklis Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Jiyanklis Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Jiyanklis Air Base is HEGS, 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 Jiyanklis Air Base above sea level?
Jiyanklis Air Base sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jiyanklis Air Base located?
The airport lies at 30.8198, 30.1912 — in Abu El Matamir, Beheira Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gebel El Basur Air Base, about 47 km away.
Does HEGS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEGS 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 Jiyanklis Air Base?
Jiyanklis Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,473 ft (2887 m) with a ASP surface.