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HESC
Saint Catherine International Airport · Saint Catherine
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,402 ft / 1,342 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 6,939 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Saint Catherine International Airport (HESC), located in Saint Catherine, 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 4,402 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
Saint Catherine International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HESC / SKV
Municipality
Saint Catherine
Country
Region
EG-JS — South Sinai Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
4,402 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,939 ft / 2,115 m
Runway Width: 118 ft / 36 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 171.5° / 351.5°
Runway Width: 118 ft / 36 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 171.5° / 351.5°
RWY 17 (171.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (351.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RDO Cathrine Radio
579.00 MHz
TWR TWR
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026