What is the tower frequency at HEBL?

The tower frequency at Abu Simbel Airport is 118.1 MHz.

Does HEBL require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Abu Simbel Airport (Egypt).

Where is HEBL located?

Abu Simbel Airport (HEBL) is located in Abu Simbel, Egypt.

What is the IATA code for HEBL?

The IATA code for Abu Simbel Airport is ABS.

How long is the runway at HEBL?

The main runway at Abu Simbel Airport (15/33) measures 3000x45m.

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Abu Simbel Airport (HEBL/ABS) — Abu Simbel, Egypt

Abu Simbel Airport (HEBL/ABS) serves Abu Simbel, Egypt. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 614 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HEBL
Name: Abu Simbel Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 22.367657
Longitude: 31.609962
Elevation: 614 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: Abu Simbel
IATA Code: ABS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 3000x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 33 109.7
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 585.900 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: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HEBL?: The tower frequency at Abu Simbel Airport is 118.1 MHz.
Does HEBL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Abu Simbel Airport (Egypt).
Where is HEBL located?: Abu Simbel Airport (HEBL) is located in Abu Simbel, Egypt.
What is the IATA code for HEBL?: The IATA code for Abu Simbel Airport is ABS.
How long is the runway at HEBL?: The main runway at Abu Simbel Airport (15/33) measures 3000x45m.

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