Abu Simbel Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Abu Simbel, Egypt. Its IATA code is ABS and its ICAO code is HEBL. The airport lies at an elevation of 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ABS
- ICAO code
- HEBL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 614 ft (187 m)
- Coordinates
- 22.3759, 31.6117
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Abu Simbel Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ASW Aswan International Airport | Aswan, Egypt | 215 km · 134 mi |
| DOG Dongola Airport | Dongola, Sudan | 379 km · 235 mi |
| LXR Luxor International Airport | Luxor, Egypt | 383 km · 238 mi |
| HMB Suhaj International Airport | Suhaj, Egypt | 441 km · 274 mi |
| RMF Marsa Alam International Airport | Marsa Alam, Egypt | 466 km · 290 mi |
| ATZ Asyut International Airport | Asyut, Egypt | 523 km · 325 mi |
| HRG Hurghada International Airport | Hurghada, Egypt | 578 km · 359 mi |
| SSH Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt | 683 km · 424 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ABS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 2,119 | 1,316 | 1,144 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,435 | 1,513 | 1,315 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,673 | 2,282 | 1,983 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,910 | 2,429 | 2,111 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,247 | 2,639 | 2,293 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,591 | 2,853 | 2,479 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 5,407 | 3,360 | 2,919 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,020 | 4,983 | 4,330 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,141 | 5,059 | 4,396 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,614 | 5,974 | 5,191 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,856 | 6,124 | 5,322 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,093 | 6,271 | 5,450 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,820 | 6,723 | 5,842 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,923 | 8,030 | 6,978 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,995 | 8,075 | 7,017 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,037 | 8,722 | 7,579 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| MISC | FIRE | 121.900 |
| RDO | RDO | 585.900 |
| TWR | TWR/APP | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Abu Simbel Airport?
The IATA code of Abu Simbel Airport is ABS and its ICAO code is HEBL.
Where is Abu Simbel Airport located?
Abu Simbel Airport is in Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Egypt, at 22.3759, 31.6117.
What time zone is Abu Simbel Airport in?
Abu Simbel Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Abu Simbel Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Abu Simbel Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Aswan International Airport (ASW), about 215 km (134 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.