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HEAZ

Almaza Air Force Base · El Nozha

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
246 ft / 75 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (CAIRO TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Almaza Air Force Base (HEAZ), located in El Nozha, 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 246 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
Almaza Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
HEAZ / —
Municipality
El Nozha
Country
Region
EG-C — Cairo Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
246 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,726 ft / 2,050 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
RWY 18 (181°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,917 ft / 1,194 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 46.9° / 226.9°
RWY 05 (46.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (226.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP CAIRO APP
119.05 MHz
TWR CAIRO TWR
118.10 MHz
TWR TWR
132.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HECAILS
Cairo International Airport
4 km / 2 nm
HE37
Bilbeis Air Base
41 km / 22 nm
HECW
Cairo West Air Base
43 km / 23 nm
HESX
Sphinx International Airport
45 km / 24 nm
HECP
Capital International Airport
47 km / 25 nm

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