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HESN
Aswan International Airport · Aswan
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
650 ft / 198 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 11,161 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Aswan International Airport (HESN), located in Aswan, 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 650 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
Aswan International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HESN / ASW
Municipality
Aswan
Country
Region
EG-ASN — Aswan Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
650 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,161 ft / 3,402 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 171° / 351°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 171° / 351°
RWY 17 (171°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (351°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP RADAR
119.35 MHz
EMR FIRE
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
585.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026