Business-aviation airport
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Sphinx International Airport
HESX
SPX
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Sphinx International Airport (HESX / SPX) is a business-aviation gateway serving Al Jiza. It has 1 runway, a longest runway of 11,975 ft, an elevation of 510 ft.
Elevation
510ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
11,975ft
Country
EG
Al Jiza
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 11,975 ft | 197 ft | PEM |
Aircraft suitability — estimate by category
| Aircraft class | Typical runway need | Runway margin | Suitable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet | 3,500 ft | +8,475 ft | ✓ |
| Light Jet | 3,800 ft | +8,175 ft | ✓ |
| Midsize Jet | 4,500 ft | +7,475 ft | ✓ |
| Super-Midsize Jet | 5,000 ft | +6,975 ft | ✓ |
| Heavy Jet | 5,800 ft | +6,175 ft | ✓ |
| Ultra-Long-Range Jet | 6,000 ft | +5,975 ft | ✓ |
| VIP Airliner | 7,000 ft | +4,975 ft | ✓ |
| Turboprop | 3,000 ft | +8,975 ft | ✓ |
Nearby airports
| Airport | ICAO | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | HECA | 26 nm (48 km) |
| Alexandria International Airport | HEAX | 79 nm (147 km) |
| Port Said International Airport | HEPS | 99 nm (183 km) |
| El Alamein International Airport | HEAL | 135 nm (250 km) |
| El Arish International Airport | HEAR | 162 nm (300 km) |
| Asyut International Airport | HEAT | 184 nm (341 km) |