5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“After the recent development and upgrades, the airport is now much more modern, clean, and organized.”
Haitham Ahmed5★ on Google
Airports / Egypt / HBE
Large airport · HBE
Alexandria International Airport.
Alexandria, Egypt · 171 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
8,985 ratings
0
Operators based
171
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Alexandria, EgyptELEV 171 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
8,985
Google reviews
ratings on Google
171
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to HEGS
Field standing
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jiyanklis Air Base (HEGS).
Overview
Alexandria International Airport (HEAX / HBE) is a large commercial airport serving Alexandria, Egypt. The airport sits 171 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HBE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jiyanklis Air Base (HEGS, 26 nm), Gebel El Basur Air Base (HE28, 50 nm), and El Alamein International Airport (DBB, 64 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,156-foot paved runway, HBE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HBE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Alexandria.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The check-in and security procedures are smooth, and the staff are professional and helpful.”
Haitham Ahmed5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The check-in and security procedures are smooth, and the staff are professional and helpful.”
Haitham Ahmed5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
HEAX
IATA
HBE
FAA / Local
HEAX
Elevation
171 ft
Coordinates
30.9325° N · 29.6964° 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 171 ft, HBE sits lower than 52% of the 31 Egypt fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,156 ft
- 14L/32R11,156 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14R/32L11,155 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,156 ft
HBE's 11,156 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.
- 26nmHEGSJiyanklis Air BaseAbu El Matamir
- 50nmHE28Gebel El Basur Air BaseMarkaz Ad Delingat
- 64nmDBBEl Alamein International AirportEl Alamein
- 64nmHE16Birma Air BaseTanta
- 77nmHE42Quesna AirportQuesna
- 79nmSPXSphinx International AirportAl Jiza
Location
Open the full mapHEBA · Alexandria International Airport · Alexandria, Egypt
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HBE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,618 nm | 11h 8m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,774 nm | 11h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,968 nm | 11h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,237 nm | 12h 35m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,277 nm | 12h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,420 nm | 13h 0m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,502 nm | 13h 12m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,542 nm | 13h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HBE?
- Alexandria International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,156 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 HBE?
- Alexandria International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,156 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HBE?
- The closest alternate is Jiyanklis Air Base (HEGS), about 26 nm away, followed by Gebel El Basur Air Base (HE28) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HBE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 8m (4,618 nm), New York about 11h 30m (4,774 nm), Washington DC about 11h 57m (4,968 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.