SPX Airport Code, Sphinx International Airport
SPX is the IATA airport code for Sphinx International Airport, the main international gateway for Al Jiza, Egypt. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HESX.
What airport is SPX?
SPX is the IATA airport code for Sphinx International Airport, in Al Jiza, Egypt. The same airport has the ICAO code HESX.
Its ICAO code HESX begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
| IATA airport code | SPX |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | HESX |
| Airport | Sphinx International Airport |
| City | Al Jiza |
| Country | Egypt |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is SPX airport located?
Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is in Al Jiza, Egypt, at coordinates 30.10818, 30.89573.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 30.11° N, 30.90° E. The runways sit at 510 ft (155 m) elevation.
Runways at SPX
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,975 ft (3.65 km), designated 16R/34L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Sphinx International Airport?
The IATA code for Sphinx International Airport in Al Jiza is SPX. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Al Jiza?
The 3-letter IATA code for Sphinx International Airport in Al Jiza is SPX.
What is the ICAO code for Sphinx International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sphinx International Airport is HESX. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SPX.
What is the difference between SPX and HESX?
SPX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HESX is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Sphinx International Airport.
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