International hub · Suhag, Egypt
Sohag/Suhag International
- Elevation
- 322 ft
- Coordinates
- 26°21′N 31°45′E
- Local time
- Africa/Cairo
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
HESG runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sohag/Suhag International (HESG/HMB) 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 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 HESG, 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
Suhaj
Elevation
322 ft
Position
26.3425, 31.7430
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 · HESG
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HESG.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sohag/Suhag International (HESG / HMB) in Suhag, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HESG 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 HESG
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.
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Ground Handling at HESG
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HESG covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HESG
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HESG is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HESG
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HESG: 26° 20′ 33″ N 31° 44′ 35″ E; elevation 322 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Suhag
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Suhag. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HESG.
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Cargo Operations at HESG
Support for freighter operations into HESG covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HESG sits in the network
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Operating into HESG?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sohag/Suhag International — one desk for the whole trip.