International hub · Aswan, Egypt

Aswan International/Aswan AB

HESNASW
Elevation
650 ft
Coordinates
23°58′N 32°49′E
Local time
Africa/Cairo

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Field information

HESN runways, fuel & airport data

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

Aswan International/Aswan AB (HESN/ASW) has one runway, 17/35, 11,161 ft (3,402 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 HESN, 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

    Aswan

  • Elevation

    650 ft

  • Position

    23.9611, 32.8204

  • 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 · HESN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
17/3511,161 ft (3,402 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HESN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Aswan International/Aswan AB (HESN / ASW) in Aswan, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HESN 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 HESN

  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 HESN

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HESN

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HESN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HESN: 23° 57′ 40″ N 32° 49′ 13″ E; elevation 650 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Aswan

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HESN

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

Location

Where HESN sits in the network

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Operating into HESN?

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

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