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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Birma Air Base

ICAO HE16🇪🇬 Tanta
Coordinates
30.8366°N, 30.9360°E
Type
Medium airport
Region
EG-GH
Time zone
Cairo(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:29

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 Birma Air Base

Birma Air Base is a medium airport in Tanta, Egypt. It observes Africa/Cairo local time. The nearest airport is Quesna Airport (HE42), about 18.4 nm to the sse.

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 Birma Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birma Air Base located?

Birma Air Base is medium airport located in Tanta, Egypt.

What time zone is Birma Air Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Birma Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Birma Air Base 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 Birma Air Base?

The nearest airport to Birma Air Base is Quesna Airport (HE42), about 18.4 nm to the sse, followed by Gebel El Basur Air Base and Al Mansurah Airbase.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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