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HELX
Luxor International Airport · Luxor
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
276 ft / 84 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 9,843 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Luxor International Airport (HELX), located in Luxor, Egypt. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 276 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.
Full Name
Luxor International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HELX / LXR
Municipality
Luxor
Country
Region
EG-LX — Luxor Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
276 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 23° / 203°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 23° / 203°
RWY 02 (23°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: I-LXR | CRS: 18°
RWY 20 (203°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP RADAR
124.30 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
585.90 MHz
TWR TWR
119.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026