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Abu Shahat Valley Air Base (HE26) — Safaja, Egypt

Abu Shahat Valley Air Base (HE26) serves Safaja, Egypt. Field elevation is 1175 ft.

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Missing: Runways, Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

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Runways 0/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HE26
Name: Abu Shahat Valley Air Base
Type: small_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 26.552389
Longitude: 33.128544
Elevation: 1175 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: Safaja
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Egypt Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 2d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum (4 business days recommended); air ambulance: 3 hours
Landing Lead Time: 4 business days (official); air ambulance: 3 hours

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require ECAA permit and military approval. Security-sensitive, allow extra time.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers HE26. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HEGN Hurghada Intl 52 NM HEGO El Gouna Private Airport 57 NM HELX Luxor Intl 58 NM HESG Suhag Intl 76 NM HEMA Marsa Alam Intl 99 NM HETR El Tor Airport 103 NM HESH Sharm El Sheikh Intl 109 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HE26 require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Abu Shahat Valley Air Base (Egypt). Permit details for Egypt
Where is HE26 located?: Abu Shahat Valley Air Base (HE26) is located in Safaja, Egypt.

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