Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Luxor International Airport
Luxor, Luxor Governorate (Egypt)
IATA: LXR ICAO: HELX
Longest Active Runway
9,843 ft
3,000 meters
Field Elevation
276 ft
84 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
25.6710°, 32.7064°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#19 in Egypt
Among 28 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1157 Worldwide
Top 15.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#4230 MSL
Top 58.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Luxor International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m). It ranks as the #19 longest runway in Egypt and #1157 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3000m) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suhaj International Airport (Suhaj) | HMB | 65.8 NM (121.9 km) | 9,843 ft | — |
🛡️ 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)