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Sphinx International Airport

Al Jiza, Giza Governorate (Egypt)
IATA: SPX ICAO: HESX
Longest Active Runway
11,975 ft
3,650 meters
Field Elevation
510 ft
155 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
30.1082°, 30.8957°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#204 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#325 of 7558
Top 4.3% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Egypt)
#3 in EG
#5 of 28 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+19.8%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Sphinx International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,975 ft (3,650 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #204. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #325 worldwide (Top 4.3%) and #3 nationally in Egypt.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 510 ft (155 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Sphinx International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Cairo International Airport (CAI) lies just 26 NM away with a 13,124 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,975 ft (3,650 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,650 m) and paved surface engineering, Sphinx International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
16R/34L 11,975 ft (3650m) 197 ft (60m) Permanent Paved (PEM) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Cairo International Airport (Cairo) CAI 26 NM (48.2 km) 13,124 ft ✅ Lighted
Alexandria International Airport (Alexandria) HBE 79.4 NM (147 km) 11,156 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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