Suhaj Mubarak International Airport

Suhaj Mubarak International Airport (HESG, HMB) is a modern international gateway serving the city of Suhaj in Upper Egypt, located approximately 15 miles south of the city center and designed with architectural references to ancient Egyptian temples.

The airport opened in 2010 as part of Egypt's effort to develop regional aviation infrastructure beyond the Cairo and Alexandria hubs. HESG handles both scheduled airline service and charter operations, making it a point of entry for travelers visiting Upper Egypt's archaeological sites, particularly those in the Suhaj Governorate. The facility supports general aviation and fractional operations in addition to its scheduled commercial role, positioning it as a regional hub for the Upper Nile region.

At 322 feet elevation, HESG sits at low altitude with no high-elevation operational constraints typical of mountain fields. The airport's runway accommodates regional and narrow-body jets typical of scheduled service, as well as midsize business aircraft common to charter and owner-flown operations in the region. Weather patterns reflect the desert climate of Upper Egypt, with hot daytime temperatures and occasional dust conditions that can affect operations during certain seasons.

HESG functions as a primary alternative to Cairo International for travelers and operators serving Upper Egypt, reducing the need for long overland transfers or connections through the capital. Its scheduled airline service provides both domestic connectivity and limited international routes, while its charter and general-aviation facilities support private and business travel to one of Egypt's major cultural and economic regions.

Pilots planning flights to HESG should coordinate with Egyptian aviation authorities well in advance and confirm current operational hours and fuel availability, as regional airports in Upper Egypt may have more limited ground services than major metropolitan hubs.

Sohag International Airport is an Egyptian International airport serving the city of Sohag, capital of the Sohag Governorate of Egypt. The airport is 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of the city. The airport is a new establishment, as it was built in 2010. The International airport is designed to resemble an Ancient Egyptian temple.