What is the tower frequency at HESN?

The tower frequency at Aswan Intl is 118.3 MHz.

Does HESN require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Aswan Intl (Egypt).

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Aswan Intl

Aswan Intl (HESN/ASW) serves Aswan, Egypt. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 650 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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67% Data Complete 35 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 4/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HESN
Name: Aswan Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 23.968138
Longitude: 32.824444
Elevation: 650 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: Aswan
IATA Code: ASW
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: 15.5 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 11161 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
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

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
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

HELX Luxor Intl 103 NM HEBL Abu Simbel Airport 117 NM HEMA Marsa Alam Intl 136 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HESN?: The tower frequency at Aswan Intl is 118.3 MHz.
Does HESN require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Aswan Intl (Egypt).

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