Sphinx International Airport

HESX / SPX

Al Jiza, EG

Last Updated
Jan 17, 14:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
6kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HESX 171400Z 01006KT 9999 SCT020 17/08 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 510ft
SCT 2,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,510ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (510 ft)
Pressure Alt
428 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 790 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HESX 171100Z 1712/1818 36010KT 9999 FEW025 TEMPO 1800/1808 VRB03KT 2000 BR NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 2 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESX
16R
34L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 34L
12,421 ft 246 ft ASP 165°
↑ 5.2kt ↔ 3.0kt
30° 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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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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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.