El Alamein International Airport
El Alamein, Matruh Governorate (Egypt)
IATA: DBB ICAO: HEAL
Longest Active Runway
11,479 ft
3,499 meters
Field Elevation
154 ft
47 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
30.9243°, 28.4616°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#8 in Egypt
Out of 28 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#489 Worldwide
Top 6.5% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#4823 MSL
Top 66.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+14.8%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: El Alamein International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,479 ft (3,499 m). It ranks as the #8 longest runway in Egypt and #489 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,479 ft (3499m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria International Airport (Alexandria) | HBE | 63.6 NM (117.8 km) | 11,156 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Mersa Matruh International Airport (Marsa Matruh) | MUH | 68.1 NM (126.1 km) | 9,843 ft | — |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/dbb.json ↗