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Hurghada International Airport · Hurghada

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
32 ft / 10 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Hurghada International Airport (HEGN), located in Hurghada, 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 32 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Hurghada International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HEGN / HRG
Municipality
Hurghada
Country
Region
EG-BA — Red Sea Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
32 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16L / 34R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,171 ft / 4,015 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 16L (165°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34R (345°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-HRG | CRS: 338°
Runway 16R / 34L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,168 ft / 4,014 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: ASPHALT
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 16R (165°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34L (345°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-HGD | CRS: 338°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP RADAR
123.40 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
585.90 MHz
TWR TWR
119.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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OENN
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169 km / 91 nm
HESC
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170 km / 92 nm
HEMAILS
Marsa Alam International Airport
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HELXILS
Luxor International Airport
200 km / 108 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026