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Sokhna Port

Sokhna Port

Port Description Sokhna Port is the port of 21st century. It is considered one of the recent ports that were established by B.O.T system. It is managed via logistic centers. It is regarded as one of the huge national projects. It is also the result of planning, regular executing for an important phase concerning the position of Egypt on the map. It is considered the first comprehensive and multi purpose hub port. It comes under what is called "Third Generation ports"...

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Suez Port

Suez Port

Suez Port is located on the northern part of Suez Gulf on the southern gate of Suez Canal. it is bordered by an imaginery line extending from Ras Masala to Ras El-Sadat . It includes the northern coast until Suez Canal entrance. Geographical Overview Port Borders From Ras Massala to Ras El Sadat. Ibrahim Dock Bordered by an imaginary line extending between the two breakwaters. Petroleum Dock Bordered by an imaginary line extending 140 degrees from the extremity of the eastern breakwater until the western breakwater. Ataka Port TThe...

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Port Said Port

Port Said Port

Location Port Said port is situated on the Northern entrance of the Gulf of Suez. It is considered one of the main Egyptian ports due to its distinguished location at the crossroad of the most important world sea trade route between the East and Europe via Suez Canal, and the most extensive transshipment port in the world. The port is bordered, seaward, by an imaginary line extending 0.5 N.M. from the western breakwater boundary till the eastern breakwater end. And from...

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Damietta Port

Damietta Port

Damietta Port is situated 10.5 km. west of the Nile river of Damietta branch westward Ras El-Bar, and 70 km. away from Port Said Port. The port installations extend on an area of 11.8 sq. Km. The port is bordered by an imaginary line connecting the eastern and western external breakwaters. Port ID Number (ISPS Code) 17373 Approval Date 9/11/2009 Time Zone : +2 GMT UNCTAD Code EGDAM Wave Code (VHF) 14-16 ISPS Code Source http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx Coordinate Long 31 o 48 / E Lat 31 o 23 / N Natural Characteristics Weather Mild Water Density 1.025 g/cm3 Raining Season Autumn - winter Tidal range and flow 0.61 m. Port Description Geographical Overview Entrance...

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El-Dekheila Port

El-Dekheila Port

Information El-Dekheila Port is an extension to the port of Alexandria. The harbor serves a steelworks situated nearby. In addition there are berths for bulk, petroleum, coal, general cargo, container and Ro-Ro traffic. Port ID Number (ISPS Code) 17350 Approval Date 17/6/2004 Time Zone +2 GMT VHF 9 11 13 16 ISPS Code Source http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx Coordinate Long 29 o 49 / E Lat 31 o 08 / N Natural Characteristics Weather Prevailing winds are North West. Wind Scale 2-3 Beaufort (in summer), 3-4 Beaufort (in winter) Water Density 1.030 g/cm3 Raining Season Winter Tidal range and flow 0.46 m. above the constat level of the map   Port Specifications Total Area 6240000 sq.m. Water Area 2740000 sq.m. Land...

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Alexandria port

Alexandria port

Location Alexandria is situated on the West Verge of the Nile Delta between the Mediterranean Sea and Mariut Lake. It is considered the second most important city and the main port in Egypt. It handles over three quarters of Egypt’s foreign trade. Alexandria port consists of two harbours (East and West) separated by a T-shaped peninsula. The first part is for general cargo and the second part is for wood and bulk trade, and the East harbour is shallow and is...

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Sphinx International Airport

Sphinx International Airport

Sphinx International Airport Sphinx International Airport (IATA: SPX, ICAO: HESX) is a public airport, serving the city of Giza, on the western side of Cairo, Egypt. The airport is adjacent to and shares some infrastructure with the Cairo West Air Base. It is located on the Cairo-Alexandria desert road.   Details Type:    Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) Use:    Public/Civil Latitude:  N30-06.5 Longitude:  E030-53.8 Elevation:    382 ft (116 m) Runways:    1 Longest:    11,975 × 197 ft (3,650 × 60 m), paved Time Time Zone:    UTC+2 (DST+3) Transfer...

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Borg El Arab Airport

Borg El Arab Airport

Borg El Arab Airport Borg El Arab Airport (IATA: HBE, ICAO: HEBA) is an airport serving Alexandria, Egypt. It is located about 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Alexandria, in Borg El Arab (alternate spellings: Borg Al Arab, Burg El Arab). The airport also serves the nearby areas of the Nile Delta. Details Type:    Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) Use:    Public/Civil Latitude:    30°55'04"N (30.917669) Longitude:    29°41'47"E (29.696408) Datum:    WGS 1984 Elevation:    177 ft (54 m) Runways:    3 Longest:    11156 × 148 ft (3400 × 45 m), paved Time Time Zone:    UTC+2 (DST+3)

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Luxor International Airport

Luxor International Airport

Luxor International Airport Luxor International Airport (IATA: LXR, ICAO: HELX) is the main airport serving the city of Luxor, Egypt. It is located four miles (6km) east of the city. Many charter airlines use the airport, as it is a popular tourist destination for those visiting the River Nile and the Valley of the Kings. Details Type:    Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) Use:    Public/Civil Latitude:    25°40'16"N (25.671028) Longitude:    32°42'24"E (32.706583) Datum:    other Elevation:    294 ft (90 m) Runways:    1 Longest:    9843 × 148 ft (3000 × 45 m), paved Time Time Zone:    UTC+2 (DST+3)

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Aswan International Airport

Aswan International Airport

Aswan International Airport Aswan International Airport (IATA: ASW, ICAO: HESN), also known as Daraw Airport, is an airport located in Aswan, Egypt. Details Type:    Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) Use:    Public/Civil Latitude:    23°57'52"N (23.964356) Longitude:    32°49'12"E (32.819975) Datum:    WGS 1984 Elevation:    662 ft (202 m) Runways:    1 Longest:    11161 × 148 ft (3402 × 45 m), paved Time Time Zone:    UTC+2 (DST+3)

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