Siwa Oasis North Airport

HESW / SEW

Siwa Oasis, EG

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HESW 050700Z VRB02KT CAVOK 11/07 Q1025

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESW
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 5,905 ft 147 ft ASP 161° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HESW

3,770 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.2%
MVFR
3.6%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.2%

Siwa Oasis North Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 47°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.4%
NE
12.1%
E
11%
SE
6.6%
S
6.7%
SW
11.3%
W
18.1%
NW
12.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 18°C
Range: 4°C to 47°C
4°C 47°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,770 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Siwa Oasis North Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HESW
IATA Code: SEW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 289 ft MSL

Location

City: Siwa Oasis
Country: EG
Latitude: 29.346234°
Longitude: 25.505624°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Siwa Oasis North Airport

Siwa Oasis North Airport (HESW/SEW) is located in Siwa Oasis, EG at an elevation of 289 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 5,905 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,770 weather observations, HESW experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.2% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HESW come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 9.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.4%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 47°C (117°F), averaging 18°C (64°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.11 to 10.22 inHg (342-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,770 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.