Airports / Egypt / EES
Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base.
Berenice Troglodytica, Egypt · 108 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
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78 ratings
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Operators based
108
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 27
Egypt airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 78 Google ratings , ranked against 27 rated Egypt fields.
106 nm
To the nearest alternate
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF).
Overview
Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base, listed as HEBR / EES, is a large commercial airport in Berenice Troglodytica, Egypt. The airport sits 108 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into EES for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF, 106 nm), Red Sea International Airport (RSI, 133 nm), and Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB, 143 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 9,930-foot paved runway, EES can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from EES depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Berenice Troglodytica.
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Field capability
ICAO
HEBR
IATA
EES
FAA / Local
HEBR
Elevation
108 ft
Coordinates
23.9804° N · 35.4603° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Egypt fields
state range 10–4,402 ft
At 108 ft, EES sits lower than 61% of the 31 Egypt fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 9,930 ft
- 13L/31R9,930 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 13R/31L9,840 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 15/339,530 ft × 131 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,930 ft
EES's 9,930 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 106nmRMFMarsa Alam International AirportMarsa Alam
- 133nmRSIRed Sea International AirportHanak
- 143nmYNBPrince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International AirportYanbu
- 144nmEJHAl Wajh Domestic AirportAl Wajh
- 145nmASWAswan International AirportAswan
- 181nmLXRLuxor International AirportLuxor
Location
Open the full mapEES · Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base · Berenice Troglodytica, Egypt
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EES on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,127 nm | 12h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,284 nm | 12h 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,477 nm | 13h 8m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,687 nm | 13h 38m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,754 nm | 13h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,932 nm | 14h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,990 nm | 14h 20m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,028 nm | 14h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EES?
- Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base's longest paved runway is 9,930 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at EES?
- Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base has 3 runways; the longest measures 9,930 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to EES?
- The closest alternate is Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), about 106 nm away, followed by Red Sea International Airport (RSI) at 133 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EES to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 19m (5,127 nm), New York about 12h 41m (5,284 nm), Washington DC about 13h 8m (5,477 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.