Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
HE40
Sidi EL Barrani Airport · Sidi El Barrani
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
282 ft / 86 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sidi EL Barrani Airport (HE40), located in Sidi El Barrani, Egypt. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 282 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.
Full Name
Sidi EL Barrani Airport
ICAO / IATA
HE40 / SQK
Municipality
Sidi El Barrani
Country
Region
EG-MT — Matruh Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
282 ft
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Runway 16L / 34R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 9,882 ft / 3,012 m
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 158.8° / 338.8°
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 158.8° / 338.8°
RWY 16L (158.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34R (338.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16R / 34L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,882 ft / 3,012 m
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 158.8° / 338.8°
Runway Width: 130 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 158.8° / 338.8°
RWY 16R (158.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34L (338.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026