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HESX
Sphinx International Airport · Al Jiza
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
510 ft / 155 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16R/34L · 12,421 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sphinx International Airport (HESX), located in Al Jiza, 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 510 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
Sphinx International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HESX / SPX
Municipality
Al Jiza
Country
Region
EG-GZ — Giza Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
510 ft
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Runway 16R / 34L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,421 ft / 3,786 m
Runway Width: 246 ft / 75 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
Runway Width: 246 ft / 75 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 16R (165°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34L (345°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026