Large airport · Al Jiza, Egypt
Sphinx International Airport
Sphinx International Airport is a large airport serving Al Jiza, Egypt. Its IATA code is SPX. Its ICAO code is HESX. It has 1 runway, longest 11,975 ft (PEM). Elevation 510 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Al Jiza, Egypt |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SPX |
| ICAO code | HESX |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,975 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 510 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 30.1082° N, 30.8957° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://airportsphinx.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Sphinx International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Pyramids of Giza · Egypt · 16.9 miles away
- Great Sphinx of Giza · Egypt · 17.1 miles away
- Egyptian Museum, Cairo · Egypt · 20.6 miles away
- Citadel of Saladin, Cairo · Egypt · 22.5 miles away
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina · Egypt · 96.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Cairo International Airport
29.9 miles awayCapital International Airport
56.5 miles awayAlexandria International Airport
91.3 miles awayPort Said International Airport
113.7 miles awayBardawil International Airport
136.5 miles awayMore airports in Egypt
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sphinx International Airport?
Sphinx International Airport — its IATA code is SPX and its ICAO code is HESX.
Where is Sphinx International Airport located?
Sphinx International Airport serves Al Jiza, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.1082° N, 30.8957° E.
How high is Sphinx International Airport?
Sphinx International Airport sits at 510 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#335334
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphinx_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.