Sidi EL Barrani Airport

HE40 / SQK

Sidi El Barrani, EG

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

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Currently using: HEMM
Weather Source: Marsa Matruh International Airport (HEMM)
Distance: 69nm / 128km from HE40

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HEMM 050200Z 22004KT 9999 SCT020 11/08 Q1024 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 282 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,282 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (282 ft)
Pressure Alt
-41 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -453 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HEMM 042300Z 0500/0606 22006KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0506/0508 32010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 320° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
E40
16L ✈️
34R
16R ✈️
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 16L
 9,882 ft 130 ft ASP 158°
↑ 2.0 kt • ↔ 3.5 kt
60° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 16R
 9,882 ft 130 ft ASP 158°
↑ 2.0 kt • ↔ 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sidi EL Barrani Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HE40
IATA Code: SQK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 282 ft MSL

Location

City: Sidi El Barrani
Country: EG
Latitude: 31.472010°
Longitude: 25.879272°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 9,882 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 9,882 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
220°@4kt
Density Alt
282ft, 11°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

HEMM VFR
Marsa Matruh International Airport
69nm
128km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sidi EL Barrani Airport

Sidi EL Barrani Airport (HE40/SQK) is located in Sidi El Barrani, EG at an elevation of 282 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L), with the longest at 9,882 feet.

Airport Overview

Sidi EL Barrani Airport serves Sidi El Barrani in EG. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 9,882 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

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 HE40, 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.