Al Ismailiyya Air Base (HEIS)
Medium airport · Al Ismailiyya, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Al Ismailiyya Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HEIS |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°35'53" E 32°14'8" 30.59795, 32.23569 |
| Location | Al Ismailiyya, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,555 ft (3217 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Al Ismailiyya Air Base at a glance
Al Ismailiyya Air Base is a medium airport in Al Ismailiyya, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt. The field elevation of 43 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HEIS 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, 13/31, offers 10,555 ft (3217 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HEIS 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 Al Ismailiyya Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Suwayr Air Base | HE35 | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Bilbeis 2 Airfield | EG-0003 | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Bilbeis Air Base | HE37 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Capital International Airport | HECP | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Port Said International Airport | HEPS | 76 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Ismailiyya Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 43 ft field elevation of Al Ismailiyya 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 Al Ismailiyya Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Al Ismailiyya Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Al Ismailiyya Air Base is HEIS, 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 Al Ismailiyya Air Base above sea level?
Al Ismailiyya Air Base sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Al Ismailiyya Air Base located?
The airport lies at 30.5980, 32.2357 — in Al Ismailiyya, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Abu Suwayr Air Base, about 14 km away.
Does HEIS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HEIS 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 Al Ismailiyya Air Base?
Al Ismailiyya Air Base has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,555 ft (3217 m) with a ASP surface.