Luxor International Airport

HELX / LXR

Luxor, EG

Last Updated
Nov 3, 22:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
22:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
3kt
170°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HELX 032200Z 17003KT CAVOK 26/01 Q1014 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (276 ft)
Pressure Alt
253 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,639 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HELX 031700Z 0318/0424 24007KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 7kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELX
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 23°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Luxor International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HELX
IATA Code: LXR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 276 ft MSL

Location

City: Luxor
Country: EG
Latitude: 25.671037°
Longitude: 32.706451°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Luxor International Airport

Luxor International Airport (HELX/LXR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Luxor, EG. The facility operates at an elevation of 276 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (02/20) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.