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St Catherine (HESC/SKV) — St Catherine, Egypt

At a glance

Tower: 122.8
Runways: 17/35
Elevation: 4,402 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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69% Data Complete 36 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Observed Activity · Aug 9

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 11:00Z

2026-08-032026-08-09

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: HESC
Name: St Catherine
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 28.684601
Longitude: 34.062679
Elevation: 4402 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: St Catherine
IATA Code: SKV
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: 16.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 6939 X 118
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.800 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
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: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Alternates

HESH

ICAO: HESH
Name: Sharm El Sheikh Intl
Distance (NM): 46.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Free Sinai-only visa stamp for 15 days for some nationalities.

HETB

ICAO: HETB
Name: Taba Intl
Distance (NM): 66.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

OJAQ

ICAO: OJAQ
Name: King Hussein Intl
Distance (NM): 74.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. Free visa if arriving and departing via Aqaba borders (ASEZA). APIS submission required.

LLOV

ICAO: LLOV
Name: Ovda
Distance (NM): 88.2
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.

HEGN

ICAO: HEGN
Name: Hurghada Intl
Distance (NM): 91.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival for tourists. High season charter traffic from Europe.

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers HESC. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HETR El Tor Airport 36 NM HESH Sharm El Sheikh Intl 46 NM HETB Taba Intl 66 NM OJAQ King Hussein Intl 75 NM OENN Neom Bay Airport 79 NM LLER Ramon International Airport 80 NM HEGO El Gouna Private Airport 82 NM LLOV Ovda 88 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HESC?: The tower frequency at St Catherine is 122.8 MHz.
Does HESC require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for St Catherine (Egypt). Permit details for Egypt
Where is HESC located?: St Catherine (HESC) is located in St Catherine, Egypt.
What is the IATA code for HESC?: The IATA code for St Catherine is SKV.

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