HESX · SPX
Sphinx International Airport
Al Jiza, Giza GovernorateElevation 510 ftLarge airport
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Runway detail
16R/34L
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Sphinx International Airport is in Al Jiza, Giza Governorate. Field elevation 510 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHESX / SPX
RegionGiza Governorate
CountryEgypt
Coordinates30.1082, 30.8957
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HESX have a METAR?
Yes. HESX is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does HESX have a TAF?
When HESX issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at HESX?
HESX sits at 510 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HESX?
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.