Regional airport · Abu Simbel, Egypt

Abu Simbel

HEBLABS
Elevation
614 ft
Coordinates
22°23′N 31°37′E
Local time
Africa/Cairo

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Field information

HEBL runways, fuel & airport data

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

Abu Simbel (HEBL/ABS) has one runway, 15/33, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HEBL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Africa/Cairo

  • Country

    Egypt

    EG

  • Municipality

    Abu Simbel

  • Elevation

    614 ft

  • Position

    22.3759, 31.6117

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · HEBL

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
15/339,843 ft (3,000 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HEBL.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Abu Simbel (HEBL / ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HEBL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at HEBL

  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 HEBL

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HEBL

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HEBL

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HEBL: 22° 22′ 33″ N 31° 36′ 42″ E; elevation 614 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Abu Simbel

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HEBL

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

Location

Where HEBL sits in the network

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

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