Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sep 29, 2016

History of Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm Airport was constructed by Israel in 1968 as its main airport for its effort in the Sinai war against Egypt and Jordan. After the peace treaty was signed and the Sinai peninsula returned to Egypt, Sharm El Sheik airport was taken over Egypt Airport Holding company.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Terminals

Sharm International Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It currently has a passenger capacity of 7.5 Million passengers annually and increasing. A handful of airlines fly into Sharm El Sheikh International airport Including Egypt Air, Egypt Air Express and TUI. It serves General aviation traffic as well and it can accommodate private aircraft of all sizes.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Map

Information and Restrictions Cairo International Airport

HESH is the ICAO code

Lat/Long

N27-58.7/E034-23.6

Longest Hard Surface Runway (ft)

10108 x 148, 04L/22R

Elevation (ft)

143

Runway Surface

Asphalt

Fuel Available

JET-A ONLY

Current UTC

1:27:55 PM (+2.00)

Local Standard Time

3:27:55 PM

For private jet charter to or from Shar, El Sheikh Airport call Icarus Jet on +1-888-277-7203 (24 Hours) or contact us Online.

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