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Hurghada Intl (HEGN/HRG) — Hurghada, Egypt
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 119.6
- Runways
- 16/34
- Elevation
- 32 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
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HEGN
- Name: Hurghada Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 27.176777
- Longitude: 33.796692
- Elevation: 32 ft
- Country: Egypt
- Municipality: Hurghada
- IATA Code: HRG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Distance from City: 6.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 13124 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (34), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.600 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 123.400 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: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx EGP 150-400 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then EGP 60-150 per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EGP
- Remarks: Hurghada International. Handlers: EgyptAir Ground Services. Major Red Sea tourist/charter destination.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by EAFCO. Tankering from Cairo may be cost-effective.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival for tourists. High season charter traffic from Europe.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No curfew. No significant noise restrictions.
Alternates
HESH
- ICAO: HESH
- Name: Sharm El Sheikh Intl
- Distance (NM): 57.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Free Sinai-only visa stamp for 15 days for some nationalities.
HESC
- ICAO: HESC
- Name: St Catherine
- Distance (NM): 91.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration 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.
Active NOTAMs
A0444/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 16R/34L CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
AVBL FOR EGYPTIAN AIR FORCE.
EAIP HEGN ITEM 2.20 PARA CLOSURE OF RWY 16R/34L SUSPENDED.
2026-10-12 02:00 UTC
2027-01-11 06:00 UTC
A0477/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A CLSD FM TWY B TO 50M BFR TWY E,
TWY R CLSD FM TWY A TO 50M BFR TWY S,
TWY A1,B,C AND D CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
2026-10-20 09:50 UTC
2026-12-05 23:59 UTC
A0466/26
info Upcoming
NEW RADAR DEP PROC SHALL BE APPLIED AT HURGHADA INTL AP AS FLW
RWY 16R
HURGHADA 1A, RWY HDG ON TR 161 CMB 3000FT
(EXP RADAR VECTORS AFTER DEP)
DEP FLT SHALL CTC HURGHADA RADAR ON 123.400MHZ UPON PASSING 1000FT OR
AS INSTRUCTED BY ATC.
DEPARTURES WILL BE GIVEN CONVENIENT HDG TO ESTABLISH THEIR RTE OR AN
INTERMEDIATE HDG FOR SEPARATION PURPOSES.
ADD TO AIP.
2026-10-29 00:01 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-10-14 09:06 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at HEGN?
- The tower frequency at Hurghada Intl is 119.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HEGN?
- Hurghada Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does HEGN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Hurghada Intl (Egypt). Permit details for Egypt
- Where is HEGN located?
- Hurghada Intl (HEGN) is located in Hurghada, Egypt.
- What is the IATA code for HEGN?
- The IATA code for Hurghada Intl is HRG.
- Does HEGN have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Hurghada Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
- Is HEGN a port of entry?
- Yes, Hurghada Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.