Marsa Alam International Airport

HEMA / RMF

Marsa Alam, EG

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
05:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
15 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HEMA 230500Z 33015KT 9999 FEW020 SCT100 25/01 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 213 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,213 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,213 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Marsa Alam International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 15 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF HEMA 222300Z 2300/2406 30012KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EMA
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
11,253 ft 148 ft ASP 150°
15.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HEMA

4,823 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.8%
MVFR
4.2%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.4%

Marsa Alam International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 39°C with an average of 23.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
28.7%
NE
3.6%
E
3.9%
SE
2.9%
S
2.9%
SW
3.9%
W
18.9%
NW
34.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.1°C
Range: 12°C to 39°C
12°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,823 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Marsa Alam International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HEMA
IATA Code: RMF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 213 ft MSL

Location

City: Marsa Alam
Country: EG
Latitude: 25.555548°
Longitude: 34.592450°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 11,253 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Marsa Alam International Airport

Overview

Marsa Alam International Airport serves the Red Sea coastal region of Egypt, located at 25.555548N, 34.592450E with an elevation of 213 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport supports regional and tourist aviation operations in a strategically important coastal area of Egypt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Marsa Alam are consistently favorable for flying, with 95.3% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences a prevailing northwest wind at 315° with an average speed of 10.6 knots, and temperatures ranging from 12°C to 39°C, with an average of 24.2°C. September, October, and December represent the most consistently excellent VFR flying months.

Notable Features

The single runway 15/33 is 11,253 feet long with an asphalt surface, positioned to take full advantage of the predominant northwest winds. The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable sea-level wind conditions, though observations indicate consistent directional predictability. Terrain surrounding the airport appears to be relatively flat with minimal obstruction challenges.

Approach Considerations

With runway 15/33 experiencing 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 4.4 knots, pilots can expect straightforward approach and landing conditions. Visibility averages an excellent 10 statute miles, with zero instances of observations below 3 miles and no reported fog conditions. Standard approach planning should focus on the consistent northwest wind pattern.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.