Airport code
LXR — Luxor International Airport
LXR is the IATA code for Luxor International Airport, an airport serving Luxor, Egypt. Its ICAO code is HELX, and it operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 25.6710, 32.7066 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 294 ft (90 m).
Overview
About Luxor International Airport
Luxor International Airport is the main airport serving the city of Luxor, Egypt. It is located 6 km (4 miles) 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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LXR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HELX |
| Airport name | Luxor International Airport |
| City | Luxor |
| Country | Egypt |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 25.6710 |
| Longitude | 32.7066 |
| Elevation | 294 ft (90 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Luxor International Airport?
The IATA code for Luxor International Airport is LXR.
What is the ICAO code for Luxor International Airport?
The ICAO code for Luxor International Airport is HELX.
Where is LXR airport located?
Luxor International Airport (LXR) is located in Luxor, Egypt.
What time zone is LXR in?
Luxor International Airport operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to LXR?
The nearest airport to Luxor International Airport (LXR) is Sohag International Airport (HMB) in Suhaj, about 122 km away.
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