International hub · Luxor, Egypt
Luxor International
- Elevation
- 276 ft
- Coordinates
- 25°40′N 32°42′E
- Local time
- Africa/Cairo
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Field information
HELX runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Luxor International (HELX/LXR) has one runway, 02/20, 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 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HELX, 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
Luxor
Elevation
276 ft
Position
25.6710, 32.7064
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · HELX
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HELX.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Luxor International (HELX / LXR) in Luxor, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HELX 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 HELX
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at HELX
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HELX covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at HELX
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HELX is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HELX
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HELX: 25° 40′ 16″ N 32° 42′ 23″ E; elevation 276 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Luxor
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Luxor. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HELX.
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Cargo Operations at HELX
Support for freighter operations into HELX covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HELX sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into HELX?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Luxor International — one desk for the whole trip.