Ras Shukeir Airport

HE21

Ras Gharib, EG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

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Currently using: HESH
Weather Source: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (HESH)
Distance: 64nm / 119km from HE21

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
340°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR HESH 041800Z 34005KT CAVOK 20/07 Q1020 NOSIG
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
-157 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 454 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HESH 041700Z 0418/0524 34011KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 11 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
E21
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
 7,000 ft 100 ft ASP 148°
↑ 4.9 kt • ↔ 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ras Shukeir Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HE21
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Ras Gharib
Country: EG
Latitude: 28.196940°
Longitude: 33.206005°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
340°@5kt
Density Alt
46ft, 20°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

HESC N/A
Saint Catherine International Airport
54nm
100km
HESH VFR
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
64nm
119km
HEGN VFR
Hurghada International Airport
69nm
127km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ras Shukeir Airport

Ras Shukeir Airport (HE21) is located in Ras Gharib, EG at an elevation of 46 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 7,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Ras Shukeir Airport serves Ras Gharib in EG. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (15/33) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 7,000 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from HE21, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.