Asyut International Airport — Asyut, Egypt
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Distance & flight time from ATZ
Asyut International Airport
Asyut International Airport welcomes passengers to the city of Asyut in Upper Egypt, situated along the Nile River roughly midway between Cairo and Aswan. Elevation at the field reaches 748 feet, and its single runway is shared between civilian and military use, an arrangement common at several regional airports across Egypt. Asyut itself is one of Upper Egypt's larger cities and serves as a commercial and educational center for the surrounding governorate. Domestic flights connect Asyut to Cairo, offering travelers and business visitors an alternative to the long journey along the Nile Valley by road or rail. International designation reflects the airport's potential for charter and religious pilgrimage traffic, though scheduled international routes remain limited compared with Egypt's larger coastal and Red Sea resort airports. Passenger volumes at Asyut International Airport stay modest relative to Cairo's major hub, consistent with its role as a secondary gateway serving Upper Egypt's interior rather than international tourism directly.
Runways at Asyut International Airport (ATZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9905 ft (3019 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Asyut International Airport (ATZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| EMR | FIRE | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 585.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Asyut International Airport (ATZ)
- Suhaj International Airport (HMB) — 106.7 km (66.3 mi)
- Luxor International Airport (LXR) — 227.7 km (141.5 mi)
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG) — 275.9 km (171.4 mi)
- Sphinx International Airport (SPX) — 340.7 km (211.7 mi)
- Cairo International Airport (CAI) — 342.9 km (213.1 mi)
- Capital International Airport (CCE) — 345.2 km (214.5 mi)
- Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) — 349.2 km (217.0 mi)
- Saint Catherine International Airport (SKV) — 350.9 km (218.0 mi)
Travelers with family in Upper Egypt search ATZ to book direct domestic flights instead of the long Nile Valley drive, while some mistakenly expect Asyut's airport to offer the same resort routes as Egypt's Red Sea coast.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Asyut International Airport?
The IATA code for Asyut International Airport is ATZ.
What is the ICAO code for Asyut International Airport?
The ICAO code for Asyut International Airport is HEAT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.