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Luxor Intl (HELX/LXR) — Luxor, Egypt

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 119.9
Runways: 02/20
Elevation: 276 ft

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83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points

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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

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HELX
Name: Luxor Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 25.674629
Longitude: 32.700012
Elevation: 276 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: Luxor
IATA Code: LXR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: 6.1 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 9843 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 119.900 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 124.300 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 200/ton
Parking Fee: EGP 100/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EGP
Remarks: EAC fees. Luxor is a major tourist gateway to Valley of the Kings.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: MISR Petroleum fuel. Available during airport operating hours.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa on arrival for many nationalities (USD 25 fee).

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Desert environment; occasional sandstorm warnings.

Alternates

HESG

ICAO: HESG
Name: Suhag Intl
Distance (NM): 65.5
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.

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Active NOTAMs

A0488/26

caution Upcoming

Taxiway lighting closed

THE FLW TWY ARE CLSD -TWY A PORTION BTN 60M AFT TWY D TILL 60M BFR TWY G -TWY E, F AND L -TXL F1 AND F2 DUE TO OBST ERECTED ON TWY A ELEV 89.5M HGT 3.5M AGL. AIP SUP 42/26 IS HEREBY CNL.

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2027-02-28 23:59 UTC

A0359/26

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

THE FLW TWY ARE CLSD -TWY A PORTION BTN 60M AFT TWY D TILL 60M BFR TWY G -TWY E, F AND L -TXL L1, L2, L3, F1 AND F2 DUE TO OBST ERECTED ON TWY A ELEV 89.5M HGT 3.5M AGL AIP SUP 39/25 AND AIP SUP 40/25 IS HEREBY CNL.

Between 2026-08-12 08:00 and 08:39 UTC Between 2027-02-28 23:20 and 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

HE26 Abu Shahat Valley Air Base 58 NM HESG Suhag Intl 65 NM HESN Aswan Intl 103 NM HEMA Marsa Alam Intl 103 NM HEGN Hurghada Intl 108 NM HEGO El Gouna Private Airport 114 NM HEAT Asyut Intl 123 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HELX?: The tower frequency at Luxor Intl is 119.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at HELX?: Luxor Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does HELX require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Luxor Intl (Egypt). Permit details for Egypt
Where is HELX located?: Luxor Intl (HELX) is located in Luxor, Egypt.
What is the IATA code for HELX?: The IATA code for Luxor Intl is LXR.
Does HELX have an ILS approach?: Yes, Luxor Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
Is HELX a port of entry?: Yes, Luxor Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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