Taba International Airport (HETB)
Medium airport · Taba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Taba International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HETB |
| IATA | TCP |
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°35'40" E 34°46'33" 29.59450, 34.77575 |
| Location | Taba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 04L/22R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Taba International Airport at a glance
Taba International Airport is a medium airport in Taba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as TCP. The field elevation of 2,425 ft (739 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HETB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04L/22R — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04L points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HETB 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 Taba International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Hussein International Airport | OJAQ | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Ramon International Airport | LLER | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Saint Catherine International Airport | HESC | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Ramon Air Base | LLRM | 132 km (71 NM) |
| King Feisal Air Base | OJKF | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taba International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,425 ft field elevation of Taba 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 Taba International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Taba International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Taba International Airport is HETB, and its IATA code is TCP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Taba International Airport above sea level?
Taba International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,425 feet (739 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taba International Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.5945, 34.7758 — in Taba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Hussein International Airport, about 24 km away.
Does HETB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HETB 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 Taba International Airport?
Taba International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04L/22R, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.