Alexandria International Airport is a large airport serving Alexandria, Egypt. Its IATA code is HBE and its ICAO code is HEAX. The airport lies at an elevation of 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 14L/32R, 11,156 ft (3,400 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HBE
- ICAO code
- HEAX
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 171 ft (52 m)
- Coordinates
- 30.9325, 29.6964
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 11,156 ft · 3,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 11,155 ft · 3,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Alexandria International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DBB El Alamein International Airport | El Alamein, Egypt | 118 km · 73 mi |
| SPX Sphinx International Airport | Al Jiza, Egypt | 147 km · 91 mi |
| CAI Cairo International Airport | Cairo, Egypt | 187 km · 116 mi |
| CCE Capital International Airport | New Cairo, Egypt | 227 km · 141 mi |
| MUH Mersa Matruh International Airport | Marsa Matruh, Egypt | 239 km · 149 mi |
| PSD Port Said International Airport | Port Said, Egypt | 245 km · 152 mi |
| AAC El Arish International Airport | El Arish, Egypt | 394 km · 245 mi |
| ATZ Asyut International Airport | Asyut, Egypt | 451 km · 280 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HBE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,153 | 717 | 623 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,590 | 1,609 | 1,399 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,756 | 1,712 | 1,488 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,035 | 1,886 | 1,639 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,360 | 2,088 | 1,814 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,549 | 2,827 | 2,456 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,348 | 3,945 | 3,428 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,617 | 4,733 | 4,113 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,436 | 5,242 | 4,555 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,834 | 5,489 | 4,770 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,631 | 5,984 | 5,200 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,053 | 6,247 | 5,428 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,111 | 6,283 | 5,459 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,064 | 7,496 | 6,514 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,187 | 7,573 | 6,580 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,588 | 9,065 | 7,877 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ALEX RADAR | 122.300 |
| APP | APP | 122.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Alexandria International Airport?
The IATA code of Alexandria International Airport is HBE and its ICAO code is HEAX.
Where is Alexandria International Airport located?
Alexandria International Airport is in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, at 30.9325, 29.6964.
What time zone is Alexandria International Airport in?
Alexandria International 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 Alexandria International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14L/32R, 11,156 ft (3,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Alexandria International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is El Alamein International Airport (DBB), about 118 km (73 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.