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Sphinx International Airport (HESX/SPX) — Al Jiza, Egypt
Sphinx International Airport (HESX/SPX) serves Al Jiza, Egypt. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16R/34L). Field elevation is 482 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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
· Jul 23
3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 16:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
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: 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: 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
A0022/19
warning
Fuel restriction
FUEL SERVICE AVBL AS FLW:
-FUEL TYPE:JET A1 BY 1 BOWSER 23000 LITERS DELIVERY RATE 1200
LITERS/MIN.
-TOTAL CAPACITY:41000 LITERS.
ADD TO AIP ACCORDINGLY.
2019-01-22 17:00:00
Until further notice
A0023/19
caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STAND NR 01 PUSH BACK AVBL.
ADD TO AIP ACCORDINGLY.
2019-01-22 17:00:00
Until further notice
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- Does HESX require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sphinx International Airport (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.