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Alexandria International Airport

IATA HBEICAO HEBA🇪🇬 Alexandria
Coordinates
30.9325°N, 29.6964°E
Elevation
171 ft (52 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
EG-ALX
Time zone
Cairo(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
20:07
Civil dusk
20:34

About 13h 58m 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 Alexandria International Airport

Alexandria International Airport

Alexandria International Airport, formerly Borg El Arab International Airport, is an international airport of Alexandria, Egypt. It is located about 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Alexandria, in Borg El Arab. The airport also serves the nearby areas of the Nile Delta.

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

Live weather

HEBA

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
XXUnlitClosed
14L / 32R11,156 ft / 3,400 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
14R / 32L11,155 ft / 3,400 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPALEX RADAR122.300 MHz
APPAPP122.800 MHz
TWRTWR119.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (20)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alexandria International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Alexandria International Airport?

The ICAO code for Alexandria International Airport is HEBA, and its IATA code is HBE.

Where is Alexandria International Airport located?

Alexandria International Airport is large airport located in Alexandria, Egypt, at an elevation of 171 ft (52 m).

How many runways does Alexandria International Airport have?

Alexandria International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 11,156 ft / 3,400 m.

Which airlines fly to Alexandria International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Alexandria International Airport include Aegean Airlines, Afriqiyah Airways, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Egypt, AlMasria Universal Airlines, Egyptair, among 17 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Alexandria International Airport?

Historical data lists 20 nonstop destinations from Alexandria International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Alexandria International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Alexandria International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alexandria International Airport is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alexandria International Airport?

The nearest airport to Alexandria International Airport is Jiyanklis Air Base (HEGS), about 26.4 nm to the ese, followed by Gebel El Basur Air Base and El Alamein International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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