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El Arish International Airport

IATA AACICAO HEAR🇪🇬 El Arish
Coordinates
31.0553°N, 33.8280°E
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
EG-SIN
Time zone
Cairo(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:24
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:18

About 14h 0m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About El Arish International Airport

El Arish International Airport

El Arish International Airport is an airport south of El Arish, Egypt.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HEAR

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16L / 34R9,905 ft / 3,019 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
16R / 34L9,905 ft / 3,019 m148 ftAsphLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPRADAR123.725 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDORDO579.000 MHz
TWRTWR121.000 MHz

Navaids(1)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Arish International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for El Arish International Airport?

The ICAO code for El Arish International Airport is HEAR, and its IATA code is AAC.

Where is El Arish International Airport located?

El Arish International Airport is large airport located in El Arish, Egypt, at an elevation of 118 ft (36 m).

How many runways does El Arish International Airport have?

El Arish International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,905 ft / 3,019 m.

What time zone is El Arish International Airport in?

El Arish International Airport is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Arish International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Arish International Airport is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Arish International Airport?

The nearest airport to El Arish International Airport is El Jora Airport (EGH), about 16.8 nm to the e, followed by Talmei Yosef Airstrip and Kzeiot Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. El Arish International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.