Large airport · Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is a large airport serving Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Its IATA code is SSH. Its ICAO code is HESH. It has 2 runways, longest 10,108 ft (ASP). Elevation 191 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SSH |
| ICAO code | HESH |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 10,108 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 191 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.9773° N, 34.3947° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ras Muhammad National Park · Egypt · 18.3 miles away
- Saint Katherine Protectorate · Egypt · 47.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport — its IATA code is SSH and its ICAO code is HESH.
Where is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport located?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport serves Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Its coordinates are 27.9773° N, 34.3947° E.
How high is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport?
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits at 191 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3198
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharm_el-Sheikh_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.