Sphinx International Airport

HESX / SPX

Al Jiza, EG

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
3kt
240°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HESX 160400Z 24003KT CAVOK 20/18 Q1012 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (510 ft)
Pressure Alt
546 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,268 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HESX 160500Z 1606/1712 25005KT CAVOK TEMPO 1606/1608 VRB03KT 3000 BR NSC BECMG 1609/1611 32015KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 5kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
09:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 320° 15kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESX
16R ✈️
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 16R
12,421 ft 246 ft ASP 165°
↑ 0.5kt ↔ 3.0kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sphinx International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HESX
IATA Code: SPX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 510 ft MSL

Location

City: Al Jiza
Country: EG
Latitude: 30.108179°
Longitude: 30.895728°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 16R/34L
Length: 12,421 ft
Width: 246 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Sphinx International Airport

Sphinx International Airport (HESX/SPX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Al Jiza, EG. The facility operates at an elevation of 510 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (16R/34L) 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.