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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
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6,939 ft | 118 ft | ASP | 171° |
↑ 11.3 kt
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↔ 4.1 kt
20° angle
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Saint Catherine International Airport - Airport Information
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About Saint Catherine International Airport
Overview
Saint Catherine International Airport serves the Saint Catherine region in Egypt, situated in a strategic location near the southern Sinai Peninsula. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 4,402 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area, supporting regional transportation and potentially tourism-related operations.
Flying Conditions
The high elevation of 4,402 feet MSL will significantly impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer periods when density altitude increases. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges that could affect takeoff and landing distances, especially for aircraft operating near their performance limits.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (17/35) with an asphalt surface measuring 6,939 feet in length, which can accommodate medium-sized aircraft. Its geographical coordinates at 28.684601, 34.062681 place it in a mountainous region of the Sinai Peninsula, which implies potential terrain-induced wind variations and potential turbulence during approach and departure.
Approach Considerations
The runway orientation of 17/35 suggests that aircraft will primarily approach from north-to-south or south-to-north, depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind scenarios and carefully assess wind direction and speed during pre-flight planning, given the airport's elevated and potentially complex terrain environment.
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.
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