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

El Arish Intl (HEAR/AAC) serves El Arish, Egypt. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 118 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Operations 0/2
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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: No
  • 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: No
  • 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
  • GENDEC 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: 00:00
  • Curfew End: 00:00
  • 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: No
  • 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.

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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Active NOTAMs

A0289/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AIP SUP 23/26 CONCERNING AD DATA EXTD.
2026-06-30 08:20:00 2026-12-31 23:59:00
W1365/26 info
MIL EXER WI AREA 302216N0321628E-302526N0322000E-303426N0323700E-310000N0323300E-3101 00N0330040E-310750N0334825E-302216N0321628E, HEAR CTR AFFECTED.
2026-07-05 02:30:00 2026-07-26 06:00:00
W1384/26 info
UNMANNED ACFT WILL TAKE PLACE RADIUS 05KM CENTRE 310301N0331543E,HEAR CTR AFFECTED.
2026-07-04 03:00:00 2026-07-25 06:00:00
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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).
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.
How long is the runway at HEAR?
The main runway at El Arish Intl (16/34) measures 9905 X 148.
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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