International hub · Mersa Matruh, Egypt

Marsa Matrooh International/Mersa Matruh

HEMMMUH
Elevation
75 ft
Coordinates
31°19′N 27°13′E
Local time
Africa/Cairo

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Field information

HEMM runways, fuel & airport data

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

Marsa Matrooh International/Mersa Matruh (HEMM/MUH) has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 9,843 ft (3,000 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HEMM, 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

    Marsa Matruh

  • Elevation

    75 ft

  • Position

    31.3243, 27.2223

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · HEMM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
06/249,843 ft (3,000 m)148 ftasphalt—
15/339,843 ft (3,000 m)148 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HEMM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Marsa Matrooh International/Mersa Matruh (HEMM / MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HEMM 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 HEMM

  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 HEMM

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HEMM

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HEMM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HEMM: 31° 19′ 28″ N 27° 13′ 20″ E; elevation 75 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Mersa Matruh

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HEMM

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

Location

Where HEMM sits in the network

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Operating into HEMM?

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

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