International hub · Hurghada, Egypt

Hurghada International

HEGNHRG
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
27°11′N 33°48′E
Local time
Africa/Cairo

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Field information

HEGN runways, fuel & airport data

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

Hurghada International (HEGN/HRG) has 2 runways; the longest, 16L/34R, is 13,171 ft (4,015 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HEGN, 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

    Hurghada

  • Elevation

    32 ft

  • Position

    27.1768, 33.7967

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot required

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · HEGN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16L/34R13,171 ft (4,015 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
16R/34L13,168 ft (4,014 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HEGN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hurghada International (HEGN / HRG) in Hurghada, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HEGN 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 HEGN

  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 HEGN

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HEGN

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HEGN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HEGN: 27° 10′ 36″ N 33° 47′ 48″ E; elevation 32 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Hurghada

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HEGN

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

Location

Where HEGN sits in the network

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Operating into HEGN?

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

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