Aswan International Airport (HESN)
Large airport · Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Aswan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HESN |
| IATA | ASW |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°57'40" E 32°49'13" 23.96108, 32.82038 |
| Location | Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 11,161 ft (3402 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aswan International Airport at a glance
Aswan International Airport is a large airport in Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as ASW. The field elevation of 650 ft (198 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HESN 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, 17/35, offers 11,161 ft (3402 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HESN 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 Aswan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor International Airport | HELX | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Abu Simbel Airport | HEBL | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Marsa Alam International Airport | HEMA | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base | HEBR | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Suhaj International Airport | HESG | 286 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aswan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 650 ft field elevation of Aswan 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 Aswan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aswan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aswan International Airport is HESN, and its IATA code is ASW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aswan International Airport above sea level?
Aswan International Airport sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aswan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.9611, 32.8204 — in Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Luxor International Airport, about 190 km away.
Does HESN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HESN 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 Aswan International Airport?
Aswan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 11,161 ft (3402 m) with a ASP surface.