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El Arish International Airport.
El Arish, Egypt · 118 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
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179 ratings
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118
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Field standing
#12 / 27
Egypt airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 179 Google ratings , ranked against 27 rated Egypt fields.
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
El Jora Airport (EGH), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in El Arish, Egypt, El Arish International Airport (HEAR / AAC) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 118 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list AAC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are El Jora Airport (EGH, 17 nm), Ramon Air Base (LLRM, 46 nm), and Bardawil International Airport (RDL, 52 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,905-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from AAC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AAC to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HEAR
IATA
AAC
FAA / Local
HEAR
Elevation
118 ft
Coordinates
31.0553° N · 33.8280° 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 118 ft, AAC sits lower than 58% of the 31 Egypt fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,905 ft
- 16L/34R9,905 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16R/34L9,905 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,905 ft
AAC's 9,905 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.
- 17nmEGHEl Jora AirportEl Jora
- 46nmLLRMRamon Air BaseBeersheba
- 52nmRDLBardawil International AirportEl Hassana
- 62nmVTMNevatim Air BaseBeersheba
- 69nmLLEKTel Nof Air BaseRehovot
- 79nmTLVBen Gurion International AirportTel Aviv
Location
Open the full mapHEAR · El Arish International Airport · El Arish, Egypt
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AAC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,769 nm | 11h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,926 nm | 11h 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,120 nm | 12h 18m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,266 nm | 12h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,369 nm | 12h 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,566 nm | 13h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,675 nm | 13h 36m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,716 nm | 13h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AAC?
- El Arish International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,905 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 AAC?
- El Arish International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,905 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AAC?
- The closest alternate is El Jora Airport (EGH), about 17 nm away, followed by Ramon Air Base (LLRM) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AAC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 29m (4,769 nm), New York about 11h 51m (4,926 nm), Washington DC about 12h 18m (5,120 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.