International hub · Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria International Airport

HEAXALY
Elevation
171 ft
Coordinates
30°56′N 29°42′E
Local time
Africa/Cairo

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Field information

HEAX runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Alexandria International Airport (HEAX/ALY) has 2 runways; the longest, 14L/32R, is 11,156 ft (3,400 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HEAX, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Cairo

  • Country

    Egypt

    EG

  • Municipality

    Alexandria

  • Elevation

    171 ft

  • Position

    30.9325, 29.6964

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

Runways · HEAX

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
14L/32R11,156 ft (3,400 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
14R/32L11,155 ft (3,400 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HEAX.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Alexandria International Airport (HEAX / ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HEAX is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at HEAX

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Egypt

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Egypt. Applicable permit lead times for Egypt are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Egypt are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at HEAX

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at HEAX covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HEAX

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HEAX is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HEAX

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HEAX: 30° 55′ 57″ N 29° 41′ 47″ E; elevation 171 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Alexandria

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Alexandria. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HEAX.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HEAX

    Support for freighter operations into HEAX covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where HEAX sits in the network

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Operating into HEAX?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Alexandria International Airport — one desk for the whole trip.

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