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HEGS
Jiyanklis Air Base · Abu El Matamir
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
49 ft / 15 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Jiyanklis Air Base (HEGS), located in Abu El Matamir, 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 49 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
Jiyanklis Air Base
ICAO / IATA
HEGS / —
Municipality
Abu El Matamir
Country
Region
EG-BH — Beheira Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
49 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,473 ft / 2,887 m
Runway Width: 145 ft / 44 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 124° / 304°
Runway Width: 145 ft / 44 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 124° / 304°
RWY 12 (124°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (304°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,460 ft / 2,883 m
Runway Width: 145 ft / 44 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 113° / 293°
Runway Width: 145 ft / 44 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 113° / 293°
RWY 11 (113°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (293°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF EGYPTIAN COMMON
130.00 MHz
TWR TWR
126.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026