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Abu Simbel Airport

IATA ABSICAO HEBL🇪🇬 Abu Simbel
Coordinates
22.3759°N, 31.6117°E
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
EG-ASN
Time zone
Cairo(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
19:41
Civil dusk
20:06

About 13h 23m 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 Abu Simbel Airport

Abu Simbel Airport

Abu Simbel Airport is a regional airport in Abu Simbel, Egypt. It also serves the Abu Simbel village. In 2011, it served 119,326 passengers.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 339,843 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
MISCFIRE121.900 MHz
RDORDO585.900 MHz
TWRTWR/APP118.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Abu Simbel Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Abu Simbel Airport?

The ICAO code for Abu Simbel Airport is HEBL, and its IATA code is ABS.

Where is Abu Simbel Airport located?

Abu Simbel Airport is medium airport located in Abu Simbel, Egypt, at an elevation of 614 ft (187 m).

How many runways does Abu Simbel Airport have?

Abu Simbel Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Abu Simbel Airport?

Airlines historically serving Abu Simbel Airport include Egyptair (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Abu Simbel Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Abu Simbel Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Abu Simbel Airport in?

Abu Simbel Airport is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Abu Simbel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Abu Simbel Airport is approximately 4.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Abu Simbel Airport?

The nearest airport to Abu Simbel Airport is Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF), about 34.8 nm to the s, followed by Aswan International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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