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HESW
Siwa Oasis North Airport · Siwa Oasis
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
289 ft / 88 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 5,905 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Siwa Oasis North Airport (HESW), located in Siwa Oasis, 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 289 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
Siwa Oasis North Airport
ICAO / IATA
HESW / SEW
Municipality
Siwa Oasis
Country
Region
EG-MT — Matruh Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
289 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,905 ft / 1,800 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 161° / 341°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 161° / 341°
RWY 16 (161°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (341°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026