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Sharm El Sheikh Intl (HESH/SSH) — Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.9
- Runways
- 04L/22R, 04R/22L
- Elevation
- 191 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
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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: 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: 121.100 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: 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
- APIS 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: Not recorded
- 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: 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
A0436/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AIP SUP 28/26 CONCERNING SUSPENSION OF SID/STAR EXTD.
2026-10-17 00:00 UTC
2027-04-16 23:59 UTC
V0717/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE (SID) NOT AUTHORIZED RNAV (GNSS) RWY 04L/04R, PROCEDURE SUSPENDED.
2026-10-13 11:25 UTC
2027-04-16 23:59 UTC
A0420/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
-TWY A CLSD BTN 330M AFT TWY A1 TILL 50M AFT TWY B
-TWY B, B1 CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
TFC SUBJ DLA.
2026-09-16 09:10 UTC
2026-11-15 16:00 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently 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). Permit details for Egypt
- Where is HESH located?
- Sharm El Sheikh Intl (HESH) is located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
- What is the IATA code for HESH?
- The IATA code for Sharm El Sheikh Intl is SSH.
- Does HESH have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Sharm El Sheikh Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 04L/22R, 04R/22L.
- Is HESH a port of entry?
- Yes, Sharm El Sheikh Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.