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HE37

Bilbeis Air Base · Bilbeis

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
90 ft / 27 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bilbeis Air Base (HE37), located in Bilbeis, Egypt. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 5 active runways with a maximum elevation of 90 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bilbeis Air Base
ICAO / IATA
HE37 / —
Municipality
Bilbeis
Country
Region
EG-SHR — Sharqia Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
90 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 11,480 ft / 3,499 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 04 (45°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (225°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17L / 35R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 9,960 ft / 3,036 m
Runway Width: 160 ft / 49 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 169° / 349°
RWY 17L (169°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35R (349°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09R / 27L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,200 ft / 2,499 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 93° / 273°
RWY 09R (93°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27L (273°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17R / 35L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,140 ft / 1,567 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 169° / 349°
RWY 17R (169°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35L (349°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09L / 27R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,100 ft / 1,554 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 96° / 276°
RWY 09L (96°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27R (276°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EG-0003
Bilbeis 2 Airfield
8 km / 4 nm
HECAILS
Cairo International Airport
37 km / 20 nm
HEAZ
Almaza Air Force Base
41 km / 22 nm
HECP
Capital International Airport
43 km / 23 nm
HE42
Quesna Airport
50 km / 27 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026