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Sphinx International Airport

Large International Airport · Al Jiza, GZ, Egypt

Conditions are good for visual flight at Sphinx International Airport. It's 73°F with 69% humidity. Winds from 330° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOHESXIATASPX
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation510ft155 m
Longest runway11,975ft3,650 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates30.11, 30.930°06'29.4"N 30°53'44.6"E
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

46 min ago
73°F23°C · Dew 63°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW330° @ 9 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity69%
  • Altimeter30.00 inHg
  • Pressure1016 hPa
  • GustsNone

Conditions are good for visual flight at Sphinx International Airport. It's 73°F with 69% humidity. Winds from 330° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR HESX 281900Z 33009KT CAVOK 23/17 Q1016 NOSIG
Decoded — plain language
Wind330° @ 9 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature73°F / 23°C
Dew point63°F · 69% RH
Altimeter30.00 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 28 Sep 2026 19:00Z·Cairo/Sphinx Intl, GZ, EG·46 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Wed 00:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
    VFRWind300° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
    Now
  2. TemporaryTue 00:00Zuntil Tue 06:00Z
    IFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis1.9 smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherHaze
RAWTAF HESX 281700Z 2818/2924 30012KT CAVOK TEMPO 2900/2906 VRB03KT 3000 HZ NSC

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

16R/34L
NESW
34L
Headwind9 kt
Crosswind2 kt from L
★ Best
16R
Tailwind9 kt
Crosswind2 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

1 total
16R/34L◐ lit
11,975 ft3,650 × 197 ft · Concrete

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
BLA
Cairo WestTACAN
116.70 MHz0.9 NM062° NE
OCT
OctoberNDB
340 kHz18.2 NM191° S
MKT
CairoNDB
317 kHz20.1 NM101° E
MXR
AlmazaTACAN
116.30 MHz24.0 NM092° E
A
AlmazaNDB
490 kHz24.2 NM095° E
CVO
CairoVOR-DME
115.20 MHz25.6 NM092° E
ALI
CairoNDB
310 kHz25.6 NM082° E
CAI
CairoVOR-DME
112.50 MHz27.6 NM084° E

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point