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HESH
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport · Sharm El Sheikh
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
191 ft / 58 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (HESH), located in Sharm El Sheikh, 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 191 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
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HESH / SSH
Municipality
Sharm El Sheikh
Country
Region
EG-JS — South Sinai Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
191 ft
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Runway 04L / 22R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,108 ft / 3,081 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.8° / 222.8°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.8° / 222.8°
RWY 04L (42.8°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-SSH | CRS: 40°
RWY 22R (222.8°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-SME | CRS: 220°
Runway 04R / 22L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,108 ft / 3,081 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.8° / 222.8°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.8° / 222.8°
RWY 04R (42.8°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-SES | CRS: 40°
RWY 22L (222.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP RADAR
121.10 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
317.50 MHz
TWR TWR
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026