Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (HESH)

Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt · Africa

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

HESH

IATA

SSH

City

Sharm el-Sheikh

Country

Egypt

Region

Africa

Elevation

143 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

27.9773, 34.3947

Overview

Red Sea resort airport in the Sinai Peninsula. Desert coast operations with excellent VFR weather.

Current Weather at HESH

Pilots flying into or out of Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for HESH. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for HESH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Sharm el-Sheikh. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like HESH include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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