International hub · Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh International

HESHSSH
Elevation
191 ft
Coordinates
27°59′N 34°24′E
Local time
Africa/Cairo

Photo: Stephenmshields · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Field information

HESH runways, fuel & airport data

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

Sharm El Sheikh International (HESH/SSH) has 2 runways; the longest, 04L/22R, is 10,108 ft (3,081 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. 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 HESH, 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

    Sharm El Sheikh

  • Elevation

    191 ft

  • Position

    27.9773, 34.3947

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · HESH

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
04L/22R10,108 ft (3,081 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
04R/22L10,108 ft (3,081 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HESH.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sharm El Sheikh International (HESH / SSH) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HESH 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 HESH

  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 HESH

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HESH

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HESH

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HESH: 27° 58′ 38″ N 34° 23′ 41″ E; elevation 191 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sharm El Sheikh

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HESH

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

Location

Where HESH sits in the network

Open in mapRead on Wikipedia

Nearest airports in our network

NESWOENNHEGNOJAQLLEROETBHEMAHESH

Operating into HESH?

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

Request flight supportExplore our servicesEgypt overflight permit guide