Abu Simbel Airport — Abu Simbel, Egypt
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Abu Simbel Airport (Abu Simbel) is ABS — its ICAO code is HEBL.
Distance & flight time from ABS
Abu Simbel Airport
Abu Simbel Airport, near Egypt's southern border with Sudan, operates one runway 614 feet above sea level in Aswan Governorate. Its traffic pattern owes more to visitors traveling to see the area's famous ancient temples than to local population size alone. Aswan Governorate stretches along the Nile in Upper Egypt, and Abu Simbel sits at its far southern edge, well beyond Aswan city itself. Demand tied to a single major attraction gives the field a passenger pattern quite different from most other airports of similar size, despite its modest medium-airport ranking.
Runways at Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| MISC | FIRE | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 585.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR/APP | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
- Aswan International Airport (ASW) — 215.2 km (133.7 mi)
- Dongola Airport (DOG) — 378.8 km (235.4 mi)
- Luxor International Airport (LXR) — 382.9 km (237.9 mi)
- Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base (EES) — 431.9 km (268.4 mi)
- Merowe Airport (MWE) — 437.9 km (272.1 mi)
- Suhaj International Airport (HMB) — 441.3 km (274.2 mi)
- Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) — 465.5 km (289.2 mi)
- Asyut International Airport (ATZ) — 522.8 km (324.9 mi)
Because nearly every visitor arrives on a tour package rather than independent travel, tour operators and travelers alike search ABS specifically when booking the short flight from Aswan or Cairo, since day-trip itineraries are built entirely around this single airport code.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Abu Simbel Airport?
The IATA code for Abu Simbel Airport is ABS.
What is the ICAO code for Abu Simbel Airport?
The ICAO code for Abu Simbel Airport is HEBL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.