Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Hurghada International Airport
Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate (Egypt)
IATA: HRG ICAO: HEGN
Longest Active Runway
13,171 ft
4,015 meters
Field Elevation
32 ft
10 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
27.1768°, 33.7967°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in Egypt
Among 28 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#89 Worldwide
Top 1.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#6246 MSL
Top 85.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+31.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Hurghada International Airport's longest active runway measures 13,171 ft (4,015 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Egypt and #89 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 13,171 ft (4015m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 16R/34L | 13,168 ft (4014m) | 197 ft (60m) | ASPHALT | ✅ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh) | SSH | 57.6 NM (106.7 km) | 10,108 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Neom Bay Airport (Sharma) | NUM | 91.5 NM (169.5 km) | 12,326 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)