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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate (Egypt)

IATA: SSH ICAO: HESH

Longest Active Runway

10,108 ft

3,081 meters

Field Elevation

191 ft

58 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

27.9773°, 34.3947°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#531 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#863 of 7558

Top 11.4% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Egypt)

#8 in EG

#12 of 28 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+1.1%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,108 ft (3,081 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #531. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #863 worldwide (Top 11.4%) and #8 nationally in Egypt.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 191 ft (58 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, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Neom Bay Airport (NUM) lies just 47.8 NM away with a 12,326 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,108 ft (3,081 m)

At 10,108 ft (3,081 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
04R/22L	10,108 ft (3081m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
04L/22R	10,108 ft (3081m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ 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
Neom Bay Airport (Sharma)	`NUM`	47.8 NM (88.5 km)	12,326 ft	✅ Lighted
Hurghada International Airport (Hurghada)	`HRG`	57.6 NM (106.7 km)	13,171 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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