SSH Airport Code, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
SSH is the IATA code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, the main international gateway for Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Airlines and booking systems use SSH, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HESH. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 27.98° N, 34.39° E.
What is the Sharm El Sheikh airport code?
The airport code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is SSH. 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 HESH, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 383 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HESH begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is SSH?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport serves Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It is close to sea level at 191 ft (58 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at SSH
It has 2 runways. The longest is 10,108 ft (3.08 km), designated 04L/22R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sharm El Sheikh?
The IATA airport code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in Sharm El Sheikh is SSH. Its ICAO code is HESH.
What is the 3-letter code for Sharm El Sheikh?
The 3-letter IATA code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in Sharm El Sheikh is SSH.
What airport is SSH?
SSH is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
What country is SSH in?
SSH (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is in Egypt.
Where is SSH airport located?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, at coordinates 27.97727, 34.39472.
What is the ICAO code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is HESH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SSH.
What is the difference between SSH and HESH?
SSH is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HESH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
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Popular routes from SSH
Distance and typical flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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