Airports / Egypt / HEBS
Bani Sweif Air Base.
Bani Sweif, Egypt · 102 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
HEBS
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
102
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
55 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sphinx International Airport (SPX).
Overview
Located in Bani Sweif, Egypt, Bani Sweif Air Base (HEBS) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 102 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list HEBS as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 55 nm), Cairo West Air Base (HECW, 55 nm), and Almaza Air Force Base (HEAZ, 56 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,565-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from HEBS 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 HEBS to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HEBS
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
HEBS
Elevation
102 ft
Coordinates
29.2022° N · 31.0135° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Egypt fields
state range 10–4,402 ft
At 102 ft, HEBS sits lower than 65% of the 31 Egypt fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,565 ft
- 01/1911,565 ft × 152 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 06/249,843 ft × 131 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,565 ft
HEBS's 11,565 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.
- 55nmSPXSphinx International AirportAl Jiza
- 55nmHECWCairo West Air BaseCairo
- 56nmHEAZAlmaza Air Force BaseEl Nozha
- 58nmCAICairo International AirportCairo
- 67nmCCECapital International AirportNew Cairo
- 78nmHE37Bilbeis Air BaseBilbeis
Location
Open the full mapHEBS · Bani Sweif Air Base · Bani Sweif, Egypt
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HEBS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,738 nm | 11h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,895 nm | 11h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,088 nm | 12h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,360 nm | 12h 52m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,381 nm | 12h 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,541 nm | 13h 17m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,616 nm | 13h 28m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,656 nm | 13h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HEBS?
- Bani Sweif Air Base's longest paved runway is 11,565 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 HEBS?
- Bani Sweif Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,565 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to HEBS?
- The closest alternate is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), about 55 nm away, followed by Cairo West Air Base (HECW) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HEBS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 25m (4,738 nm), New York about 11h 47m (4,895 nm), Washington DC about 12h 14m (5,088 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.