SKV Airport Code, Saint Catherine International Airport
SKV is the IATA code for Saint Catherine International Airport, a regional airport serving Saint Catherine, Egypt. Airlines and booking systems use SKV, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HESC. At 4402 ft (1342 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Saint Catherine airport code?
The airport code for Saint Catherine International Airport is SKV. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code HESC, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code HESC begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is SKV?
Saint Catherine International Airport serves Saint Catherine, Egypt. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 28.68° N, 34.06° E. At 4402 ft (1342 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at SKV
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,939 ft (2.12 km), designated 17/35.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Saint Catherine?
The IATA airport code for Saint Catherine International Airport in Saint Catherine is SKV. Its ICAO code is HESC.
What is the 3-letter code for Saint Catherine?
The 3-letter IATA code for Saint Catherine International Airport in Saint Catherine is SKV.
What airport is SKV?
SKV is Saint Catherine International Airport, located in Saint Catherine, Egypt.
What country is SKV in?
SKV (Saint Catherine International Airport) is in Egypt.
Where is SKV airport located?
Saint Catherine International Airport (SKV) is in Saint Catherine, Egypt, at coordinates 28.68429, 34.06441.
What is the ICAO code for Saint Catherine International Airport?
The ICAO code for Saint Catherine International Airport is HESC. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SKV.
What is the difference between SKV and HESC?
SKV is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HESC is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Saint Catherine International Airport.
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