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Small airport

Helwan Air Base

ICAO HE15🇪🇬 Helwan
Coordinates
29.8225°N, 31.3309°E
Type
Small airport
Region
EG-C
Time zone
Cairo(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
19:57
Civil dusk
20:24

About 13h 52m 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 Helwan Air Base

Helwan Air Base is a small airport in Helwan, Egypt. It observes Africa/Cairo local time. The nearest airport is Sahra' Muhafadhat al-Jeezah Airfield (EG-0058), about 12.9 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Helwan Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Helwan Air Base located?

Helwan Air Base is small airport located in Helwan, Egypt.

What time zone is Helwan Air Base in?

Helwan Air Base is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Helwan Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Helwan Air Base is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Helwan Air Base?

The nearest airport to Helwan Air Base is Sahra' Muhafadhat al-Jeezah Airfield (EG-0058), about 12.9 nm to the w, followed by Almaza Air Force Base and Cairo International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Helwan Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.