Aswan International Airport

HESN / ASW

Aswan, EG

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
5 kt
340°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HESN 051000Z 34005KT CAVOK 23/03 Q1018 NOSIG
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (650 ft)
Pressure Alt
508 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,624 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESN
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
11,161 ft 148 ft ASP 171°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HESN

3,802 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.4%
MVFR
2.6%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.6%

Aswan International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 9°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
N
71.6%
NE
4.4%
E
1.3%
SE
1.3%
S
2.3%
SW
1.1%
W
2.2%
NW
11.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.6°C
Range: 9°C to 42°C
9°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,802 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aswan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HESN
IATA Code: ASW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 650 ft MSL

Location

City: Aswan
Country: EG
Latitude: 23.968137°
Longitude: 32.824445°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 11,161 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Aswan International Airport

Overview

Aswan International Airport serves the historic city of Aswan in southern Egypt, situated near the Nile River and ancient archaeological sites. Located at an elevation of 650 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, supporting both civilian and potential military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences extremely reliable visual flight conditions, with 97.7% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperature ranges from 10°C to 42°C, with an average of 24.7°C, suggesting significant thermal variations that pilots must consider during flight planning. December, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable flying months with optimal weather conditions.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 23.968137, 32.824445, the airport features a single runway (17/35) measuring 11,161 feet with an asphalt surface. The surrounding terrain is characteristic of southern Egypt's desert landscape, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 6.1 knots and occasional maximum wind speeds reaching 18 knots. Calm wind conditions occur approximately 4.4% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of just 1.6 knots. Exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles ensures consistently clear approach conditions, with no recorded instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions. Pilots can expect reliable visual navigation conditions throughout most of the year.

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

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.