Airport code
ASW — Aswan International Airport
ASW is the IATA code for Aswan International Airport, an airport serving Aswan, Egypt. Its ICAO code is HESN, and it operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 23.9644, 32.8200 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 662 ft (202 m).
Overview
About Aswan International Airport
Aswan International Airport, is a domestic airport located 16 km southwest of Aswan, Egypt. It was built in 1956 and upgraded in 1992 and 1999 by the Egyptian government.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ASW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HESN |
| Airport name | Aswan International Airport |
| City | Aswan |
| Country | Egypt |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 23.9644 |
| Longitude | 32.8200 |
| Elevation | 662 ft (202 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,161 ft (3,402 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Aswan International Airport?
The IATA code for Aswan International Airport is ASW.
What is the ICAO code for Aswan International Airport?
The ICAO code for Aswan International Airport is HESN.
Where is ASW airport located?
Aswan International Airport (ASW) is located in Aswan, Egypt.
What time zone is ASW in?
Aswan International Airport operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to ASW?
The nearest airport to Aswan International Airport (ASW) is Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, about 190 km away.
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