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El Arish Intl (HEAR/AAC) — El Arish, Egypt

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 121
Runways: 16/34
Elevation: 118 ft

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Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 23

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HEAR
Name: El Arish Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 31.078566
Longitude: 33.836792
Elevation: 118 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: El Arish
IATA Code: AAC
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: 6.2 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 9905 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 121.000 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 123.725 MHz
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: Yes
PPR Contact: El Arish Airport Operations / Egyptian CAA
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; EAC regulated approx EGP 180/ton
Parking Fee: EGP 90/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EGP
Remarks: El Arish International Airport. North Sinai. EAC operated. Near Gaza/Israel border.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: MISR Petroleum. Limited availability. Pre-arrange. Security-sensitive area.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Check security situation in North Sinai. May have operational restrictions.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Check NOTAMs. Security-sensitive region. Military operations vicinity. Desert environment.

Alternates

LLBG

ICAO: LLBG
Name: Ben Gurion
Distance (NM): 77.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: H24 immigration. Extensive security screening on all operations. GA requires advance documentation and local Israeli citizen contact to vouch for crew.

HEPS

ICAO: HEPS
Name: Port Said
Distance (NM): 82.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

LLOV

ICAO: LLOV
Name: Ovda
Distance (NM): 88.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Israeli security procedures apply at Ovda. APIS required 24 hours prior. Advance coordination with CAAI mandatory for GA flights.

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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 HEAR. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HEGR El Jora Airport 16 NM LLHB Hatzerim Air Base 43 NM LLRM Ramon Air Base 46 NM LLBS Beersheba (Teyman) Airport 47 NM LLMR Mitzpe Ramon Airfield 56 NM LLNV Nevatim Air Base 61 NM LLHS Hatzor Air Base 61 NM LLEK Tel Nof Air Base 68 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HEAR?: The tower frequency at El Arish Intl is 121 MHz.
What fuel is available at HEAR?: El Arish Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does HEAR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for El Arish Intl (Egypt). Permit details for Egypt
Does HEAR require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at El Arish Intl.
Where is HEAR located?: El Arish Intl (HEAR) is located in El Arish, Egypt.
What is the IATA code for HEAR?: The IATA code for El Arish Intl is AAC.
Is HEAR a port of entry?: Yes, El Arish Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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