Airports / Egypt / RMF
Marsa Alam International Airport.
Marsa Alam, Egypt · 213 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
4,160 ratings
0
Operators based
213
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
102 nm
To the nearest alternate
Luxor International Airport (LXR).
Overview
Marsa Alam International Airport, listed as HEMA / RMF, is a large commercial airport in Marsa Alam, Egypt. The field lies at an elevation of 213 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
RMF has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Luxor International Airport (LXR, 102 nm), Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base (EES, 106 nm), and Hurghada International Airport (HRG, 106 nm). RMF offers a single 11,253-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of RMF vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as marsa alam and marsa alam airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RMF, or browse verified operators serving the area.
Run an FBO at HEMA? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
HEMA
IATA
RMF
FAA / Local
HEMA
Elevation
213 ft
Coordinates
25.5555° N · 34.5924° 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 213 ft, RMF sits higher than 52% of the 31 Egypt fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,253 ft
- 15/3311,253 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,253 ft
RMF's 11,253 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.
- 102nmLXRLuxor International AirportLuxor
- 106nmEESBerenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air BaseBerenice Troglodytica
- 106nmHRGHurghada International AirportHurghada
- 109nmEJHAl Wajh Domestic AirportAl Wajh
- 135nmRSIRed Sea International AirportHanak
- 136nmASWAswan International AirportAswan
Location
Open the full mapHEMA · Marsa Alam International Airport · Marsa Alam, Egypt
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RMF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,027 nm | 12h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,184 nm | 12h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,377 nm | 12h 54m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,595 nm | 13h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,651 nm | 13h 33m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,831 nm | 13h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,897 nm | 14h 7m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,936 nm | 14h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RMF?
- Marsa Alam International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,253 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 RMF?
- Marsa Alam International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,253 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RMF?
- The closest alternate is Luxor International Airport (LXR), about 102 nm away, followed by Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base (EES) at 106 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RMF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 5m (5,027 nm), New York about 12h 27m (5,184 nm), Washington DC about 12h 54m (5,377 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.