What is the tower frequency at HESH?

The tower frequency at Sharm El Sheikh Intl is 118.9 MHz.

What fuel is available at HESH?

Sharm El Sheikh Intl offers Jet A-1.

Does HESH require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Sharm El Sheikh Intl (Egypt).

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Sharm El Sheikh Intl

Sharm El Sheikh Intl (HESH/SSH) serves Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L). Field elevation is 191 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HESH
Name: Sharm El Sheikh Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 27.977272
Longitude: 34.394718
Elevation: 191 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: Sharm El Sheikh
IATA Code: SSH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: 15.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04L/22R

Designation: 04L/22R
Dimensions: 10108 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (22R), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 04R/22L

Designation: 04R/22L
Dimensions: 10108 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (22L), RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.900 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: 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

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: Sharm El Sheikh International. Handlers: EgyptAir Ground Services. Resort destination with seasonal peaks.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by EAFCO. Slightly higher due to remote Sinai supply chain.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ. Free Sinai-only visa stamp for 15 days for some nationalities.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: No curfew. Operations may be restricted by Egyptian military NOTAM activity in Sinai area.

Alternates

HESC

ICAO: HESC
Name: St Catherine
Distance (NM): 46.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

HEGN

ICAO: HEGN
Name: Hurghada Intl
Distance (NM): 57.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival for tourists. High season charter traffic from Europe.

HETB

ICAO: HETB
Name: Taba Intl
Distance (NM): 99.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Egypt Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 4 business days (official); 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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Nearby Airports

HETR El Tor Airport 42 NM HESC St Catherine 46 NM OENN Neom Bay Airport 48 NM HEGO El Gouna Private Airport 53 NM HEGN Hurghada Intl 58 NM HETB Taba Intl 99 NM OJAQ King Hussein Intl 103 NM HE26 Abu Shahat Valley Air Base 109 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HESH?: The tower frequency at Sharm El Sheikh Intl is 118.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at HESH?: Sharm El Sheikh Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does HESH require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sharm El Sheikh Intl (Egypt).

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