International hub · Giza, Egypt

Sphinx International

HESXSPX
Elevation
510 ft
Coordinates
30°06′N 30°54′E
Local time
Africa/Cairo

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Field information

HESX runways, fuel & airport data

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

Sphinx International (HESX/SPX) has one runway, 16R/34L, 11,975 ft (3,650 m) long of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HESX, 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

    Al Jiza

  • Elevation

    510 ft

  • Position

    30.1082, 30.8957

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · HESX

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16R/34L11,975 ft (3,650 m)197 ftasphalt/concreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HESX.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sphinx International (HESX / SPX) in Giza, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HESX 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 HESX

  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 HESX

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HESX

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HESX

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HESX: 30° 6′ 29″ N 30° 53′ 45″ E; elevation 510 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Giza

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HESX

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

Location

Where HESX sits in the network

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Operating into HESX?

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

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