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HEBA/HBE METAR & TAF Alexandria International Airport

Alexandria, Alexandria GovernorateElevation 171 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR27 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
110@6
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
459 ft
+288 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0300Z (6:00 AM local) · 27 min old

HEAX is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 6 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
110° at 6 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
17°C / 13°C
63°F / 55°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.91 inHg
1012.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (2:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (9:00 AM local)

HEAX forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 06Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 06Z to 07Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

IFR
VFR
VFR
0000Z3:00 AM0600Z9:00 AM1200Z3:00 PM1800Z9:00 PM0000Z3:00 AM0600Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: CAVOK TEMPO BR BECMG 9999 SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 110° at 6 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW14L32R14R32L 110°110°6 kt110°110° 6110°
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65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
110° at 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 14L5 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
14L
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
BEST
14R
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
32R
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
32L
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

14L/32R
Dimensions
11,156 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
14R/32L
Dimensions
11,155 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
459 ft
Pressure altitude
181 ft
Field elevation
171 ft MSL
Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Dewpoint
13°C (55°F)
Altimeter
29.91 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1518Z 6:18 PM
Sunrise
0412Z 7:12 AM
Loggable night
1543Z (6:43 PM local) → 0347Z (6:47 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1518Z (6:18 PM local) → 0412Z (7:12 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1618Z (7:18 PM local) → 0312Z (6:12 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Alexandria International Airport is in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate. Field elevation 171 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHEAX / HBE
RegionAlexandria Governorate
CountryEgypt
Coordinates30.9325, 29.6964
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.3
ALEX RADAR
APP
122.8
APP
APP
119.1
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

HEAL El Alamein International Airport
64 NM W
VFR
HESX Sphinx International Airport
79 NM SE
VFR
HECA Cairo International Airport
101 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗HEBA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HEBA have a METAR?
Yes. HEBA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does HEBA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for HEBA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at HEBA?
HEBA sits at 171 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HEBA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.