Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: ASW ICAO: HESN
Longest Active Runway
11,161 ft
3,402 meters
Field Elevation
650 ft
198 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
23.9611°, 32.8204°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#319 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#522 of 7558
Top 6.9% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Egypt)
#6 of 13 in EG
#10 of 28 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+11.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 ASW in numbers: 11,161 ft longest runway · #319 of 650 published · #522 of 7,558 worldwide (top 6.9%) · #6 in Egypt.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
ASW lies at 198 m (650 ft), #249 of 650 published airports by elevation and 56.7 percentile among 7,558 worldwide. It is 437 ft above the Egypt median (213 ft, 13 airports); ATZ is highest at 748 ft, 98 ft higher than ASW.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of ASW. Nearest published airport: Luxor International Airport (LXR), 103 NM, 9,843 ft (1,318 ft shorter than ASW); 5 within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 11,161 ft (3,402 m)
ASW runway: 17/35 11,161 × 148 ft asphalt (asp). National standing: #6 of 13 in Egypt; HRG leads by 2,010 ft (13,171 ft). +11.6% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 11,161 ft (3402 m / 3.402 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →