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El Alamein International Airport.
El Alamein, Egypt · 154 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
154
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Alexandria International Airport (HBE).
Overview
El Alamein International Airport (HEAL / DBB) is a large commercial airport serving El Alamein, Egypt. Field elevation is 154 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list DBB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Alexandria International Airport (HBE, 64 nm), Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH, 68 nm), and Jiyanklis Air Base (HEGS, 89 nm). The field has a single 11,479-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DBB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Al Alamain and Al Alamayn. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DBB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HEAL
IATA
DBB
FAA / Local
HEAL
Elevation
154 ft
Coordinates
30.9243° N · 28.4616° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Egypt fields
state range 10–4,402 ft
At 154 ft, DBB sits lower than 55% of the 31 Egypt fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,479 ft
- 13/3111,479 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,479 ft
DBB's 11,479 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.
- 64nmHBEAlexandria International AirportAlexandria
- 68nmMUHMersa Matruh International AirportMarsa Matruh
- 89nmHEGSJiyanklis Air BaseAbu El Matamir
- 111nmHE28Gebel El Basur Air BaseMarkaz Ad Delingat
- 128nmHE16Birma Air BaseTanta
- 135nmSPXSphinx International AirportAl Jiza
Location
Open the full mapHEAL · El Alamein International Airport · El Alamein, Egypt
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DBB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,571 nm | 11h 2m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,727 nm | 11h 24m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,920 nm | 11h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,195 nm | 12h 29m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,277 nm | 12h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,374 nm | 12h 54m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,449 nm | 13h 4m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,489 nm | 13h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DBB?
- El Alamein International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,479 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 DBB?
- El Alamein International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,479 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DBB?
- The closest alternate is Alexandria International Airport (HBE), about 64 nm away, followed by Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DBB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 2m (4,571 nm), New York about 11h 24m (4,727 nm), Washington DC about 11h 51m (4,920 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.