Saint Catherine International Airport (HESC)
Medium airport · Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Saint Catherine International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HESC |
| IATA | SKV |
| Elevation | 4,402 ft (1342 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°41'3" E 34°3'52" 28.68429, 34.06441 |
| Location | Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,939 ft (2115 m) | 118 ft | ASP | No |
Saint Catherine International Airport at a glance
Saint Catherine International Airport is a medium airport in Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as SKV. The field elevation of 4,402 ft (1342 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HESC 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, 17/35, offers 6,939 ft (2115 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HESC 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 Saint Catherine International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | HESH | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Taba International Airport | HETB | 123 km (66 NM) |
| King Hussein International Airport | OJAQ | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Neom Bay Airport | OENN | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Ramon International Airport | LLER | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint Catherine International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,402 ft field elevation of Saint Catherine International 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 Saint Catherine International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint Catherine International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint Catherine International Airport is HESC, and its IATA code is SKV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint Catherine International Airport above sea level?
Saint Catherine International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,402 feet (1342 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint Catherine International Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.6843, 34.0644 — in Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, about 85 km away.
Does HESC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HESC 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 Saint Catherine International Airport?
Saint Catherine International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,939 ft (2115 m) with a ASP surface.