Giza Sphinx Airport (HESX / SPX)
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HESX airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- HESX
- IATA code
- SPX
- City
- Giza
- Region
- Giza
- Country
- Egypt
- Elevation
- 553 ft (169 m)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+2)
- Coordinates
- 30.1147° N, 30.8933° E
- Empty legs from
- 3
- Empty legs to
- 0
Weather & airport info HESX
Current weather
Poor visibility, instrument conditions (IFR)observed 04 Nov, 01:00 UTC- Wind
- 5 kt (9 km/h) from northeast (40°)
- Visibility
- 2 km
- Weather
- Mist
- Clouds
- no significant clouds
- Temperature
- 18 °C (dew point 17 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,017 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR HESX 040100Z 04005KT 2000 BR NSC 18/17 Q1017 NOSIG
Forecast (TAF)
- 04 Nov, 00:00–06:00 UTC9 kt (17 km/h) from northeast (50°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · no significant clouds
- 04 Nov, 00:00–08:00 UTCtemporarily2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 3 km · Mist · scattered clouds at 2,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 01:00–07:00 UTCpossible, 40 % probabilityvisibility 1 km
- 04 Nov, 02:00–06:00 UTCtemporarily, 30 % probabilityvisibility 0.2 km · Fog
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF HESX 032300Z 0400/0506 05009KT CAVOK TEMPO 0400/0408 VRB02KT 3000 BR SCT020 PROB40 0401/0407 1000 PROB30 TEMPO 0402/0406 0200 FG VV///
Airport
- Elevation
- 510 ft (155 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:12 / 17:07 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) | asphalt/concrete | yes |
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map HESX
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for HESX(1)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedAircraft stand: closedA0469/26· until 15 Dec, 21:59 UTC (estimated)
Aircraft stands number 10, 11 and 12 at Sphinx International airport are closed due to maintenance.
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ACFT STANDS NR 10, 11 AND 12 CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
A0469/26 NOTAMN Q)HECC/QMPLC/IV/BO/A/000/999/3006N03054E005 A)HESX B)2610152101 C)2612152159EST E)ACFT STANDS NR 10, 11 AND 12 CLSD DUE TO MAINT.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Empty legs from HESX
3 departures available
Fri, Nov 6in 2 daysGiza GovernorateHESX · Sphinx International AirportMumbaiVABB · Chhatrapati Shivaji International AirportLegacy 65013—On request6NovGiza Governorate → MumbaiHESX → VABB · in 2 daysLegacy 650 · 13 seatsOn request- Fri, Nov 6in 2 daysGizaHESX · Sphinx International AirportArnavutkoyLTFM · Istanbul AirportBombardier Global 7500122h 19m€22,9366NovGiza → ArnavutkoyHESX → LTFM · in 2 daysBombardier Global 7500 · 12 seats · 2h 19m€22,936
Sun, Nov 8in 4 daysGiza GovernorateHESX · Sphinx International AirportMilanLIML · Linate AirportLegacy 5009—On request8NovGiza Governorate → MilanHESX → LIML · in 4 daysLegacy 500 · 9 seatsOn request
HESX · Sphinx International Airport
VABB · Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
LTFM · Istanbul Airport
LIML · Linate Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to HESX
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About the airport
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HESX airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Giza airport (HESX) today?
There is currently 1 valid NOTAM for Giza (HESX). Affected: Aircraft stand: closed. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Giza airport (HESX)?
According to the latest weather report for HESX (METAR, 04 Nov, 01:00 UTC): Poor visibility, instrument conditions (IFR). Wind 5 kt (9 km/h) from northeast (40°), visibility 2 km, temperature 18 °C (dew point 17 °C). Mist. For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Giza airport (HESX)?
Giza (HESX) has one runway: runway 16R/34L with 3,650 m (11,975 ft), asphalt/concrete.
What are the airport codes of Sphinx International Airport?
The ICAO code is HESX and the IATA code is SPX. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of HESX airport?
Sphinx International Airport sits at 553 ft (169 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Africa/Cairo.
Can I fly to HESX by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Sphinx International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to HESX?
There are currently 3 empty legs departing from and 0 arriving at Sphinx International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.