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Sphinx International Airport (HESX/SPX) — Al Jiza, Egypt
At a glance
- Runways
- 16R/34L
- Elevation
- 482 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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62%
Data Complete
32 of 52 points
Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
0/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
Observed Activity
· Sep 17
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 01:00Z
2026-09-042026-09-17
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HESX
- Name: Sphinx International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 30.108078
- Longitude: 30.889252
- Elevation: 482 ft
- Country: Egypt
- Municipality: Al Jiza
- IATA Code: SPX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 16R/34L
- Designation: 16R/34L
- Dimensions: 3650x60m
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: ILS 34L 111.5
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- 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
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
A0469/26
caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STANDS NR 10, 11 AND 12 CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
2026-10-15 21:01 UTC
2026-12-15 21:59 UTC
A0464/26
info Upcoming
NEW RADAR DEP PROC SHALL BE APPLIED AT SPHINX INTL AP AS FLW
RWY 34L
SPHINX 1A, RWY HDG ON TR 341 CMB 4000FT
(EXP RADAR VECTORS AFTER DEP)
RWY 16R
SPHINX 1B, RWY HDG ON TR 161 CMB 4000FT
(EXP RADAR VECTORS AFTER DEP)
DEP FLT SHALL CTC CAIRO DIRECTOR ON 119.050MHZ UPON PASSING 1000FT OR
AS INSTRUCTED BY ATC.
DEPARTURES WILL BE GIVEN CONVENIENT HDG TO ESTABLISH THEIR RTE OR AN
INTERMEDIATE HDG FOR SEPARATION PURPOSES.
ADD TO AIP.
2026-10-29 00:01 UTC
No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-10-14 09:01 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- Does HESX require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sphinx International Airport (Egypt). Permit details for Egypt
- Where is HESX located?
- Sphinx International Airport (HESX) is located in Al Jiza, Egypt.
- What is the IATA code for HESX?
- The IATA code for Sphinx International Airport is SPX.
- How long is the runway at HESX?
- The main runway at Sphinx International Airport (16R/34L) measures 3650x60m.