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AAC El Arish International Airport
El Arish International Airport (IATA: AAC, ICAO:HEAR) is located in the the city of El Arish, Egypt.

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IATA Code

AAC

ICAO Code

HEAR

Name

El Arish International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Egypt (EG)

City

El Arish

Latitude

31.0732994

Longitude

33.8358002

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

El Arish International Airport（AAC）, ICAO: HEAR, is a regional international airport serving El Arish in northeastern Egypt. It is located approximately 6 kilometers southwest of the city center on the Mediterranean coast of the Sinai Peninsula. For international freight forwarders, the airport is better assessed as a location-sensitive regional gateway rather than an established global cargo hub. Local cargo acceptance, customs availability, handling windows and routings should be confirmed before booking. Our service team can evaluate whether direct uplift, a controlled transfer through another Egyptian gateway, or an alternative regional airport is the most practical solution for the shipment.

Airport	El Arish International Airport
Location	El Arish, Egypt
Codes	IATA: AAC; ICAO: HEAR
Coordinates	31.0732994, 33.8358002
Time zone	UTC+02:00

Key Highlights

Regional positioningEl Arish International Airport primarily supports the El Arish and northern Sinai catchment; it should not automatically be treated as a high-frequency cargo hub.

Capacity confirmation is essentialCurrent cargo acceptance, warehouse handling and customs operating arrangements may change. Our team confirms these points before issuing a firm routing.

Limited routing visibilityDirect scheduled cargo or passenger-belly options should be checked case by case rather than assumed from the airport’s international designation.

Alternative gateway planningBen Gurion, Ramon, Aqaba King Hussein and Queen Alia are identified as nearby alternatives in the supplied airport record, but border, transit, security and import rules require separate validation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly confirmed warehouse specifications, cold-room capacity, dangerous-goods stores, bonded facilities and cargo-terminal operating windows should not be assumed from the airport name alone. Our service team requests operational confirmation from the handling party before accepting cargo.

General cargo: acceptance, weighing, screening, build-up and release arrangements must be confirmed for the intended flight or transfer.
Temperature-sensitive freight: obtain written confirmation of cool-room availability, handover limits, passive-packaging protection and contingency arrangements before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: confirm whether the local handler accepts the specific UN number, packing instruction, quantity and aircraft type; do not tender on the basis of a generic airport capability.
Customs-controlled cargo: verify customs presence, declaration channel, inspection procedure and the party authorized to collect or deliver the shipment.
Special cargo: live animals, human remains, valuables, oversized pieces and security-sensitive shipments require advance written acceptance and additional documentation.

Routes & Transit Times

Potential routings may involve a confirmed direct uplift, an Egyptian gateway connection, or a regional alternative airport followed by controlled road or cross-border movement. The viable option depends on current schedules, security conditions, permits and border procedures.
Specific airline participation, flight frequency, aircraft type and cargo allotment are subject to live confirmation. Our team does not present an unverified carrier or schedule as a standing service.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, cargo acceptance, screening, customs inspection, transfer handling, security restrictions and any road or border movement after arrival.
For urgent or high-value freight, we compare airport-to-airport and airport-plus-road solutions and provide a milestone-based estimate only after the routing is accepted by the relevant operators.

Do not dispatch cargo to the airport before the booking, handling party, customs process and delivery appointment have been confirmed in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: El Arish and surrounding northern Sinai locations, subject to local road access, security controls and final-mile permissions.
Likely freight profile: time-sensitive commercial consignments, project supplies, spare parts, humanitarian or relief-related cargo and general consumer goods may be considered when the relevant operator accepts them.
Perishable products: seafood, fresh produce and other perishables require pre-alerted handling, packaging suitable for the entire journey and confirmation of temperature protection at every handover.
Industrial and technical goods: machinery parts, electrical equipment and maintenance materials should be checked for dimensions, batteries, magnetized components, export controls and import licensing.
Final-mile planning: consignee location, delivery security, road permits and unloading capability can be as decisive as the air segment when serving northern Sinai.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: cargo cut-off times are flight- and handler-specific. Our team obtains the operative cut-off after the booking is confirmed and allows additional time for screening or inspection.
Documentation: prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter and consignee details, permits and certificates required for the commodity and Egyptian customs process.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the shipper’s declaration where required, correct UN classification, packing details, labels and battery documentation. Acceptance remains subject to airline and handler approval.
Inspection and delivery: customs may examine cargo or request clarification. The consignee or appointed broker should be ready with import authority, tax information and a practical collection plan.

Shipping Tips

Send commodity, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, stackability, value, origin, destination and required delivery date to our service team before requesting a price.
For temperature-controlled or sensitive cargo, use validated packaging, include handling instructions and arrange pre-alerts for every transfer point.
For restricted, dangerous or dual-use goods, provide technical specifications early so classification, permits and airline acceptance can be checked before packing.
Keep a contingency option available through a suitable regional gateway when direct acceptance, customs availability or local security conditions cannot be confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can El Arish International Airport accept international air cargo?

International designation does not by itself confirm current cargo acceptance. Our team verifies the live handler, customs process, flight availability and commodity restrictions before booking.

Can I use a standard airport cut-off for this airport?

No. Cut-off times depend on the operating flight, handling party, screening requirements and whether the shipment is direct or transferred. Use only the cut-off stated on the confirmed booking.

Is El Arish International Airport suitable for perishables or pharmaceuticals?

It may be considered only after cold-chain capability, acceptance conditions, transfer exposure and delivery arrangements are confirmed. Passive packaging and a contingency plan are strongly recommended.

What is the best alternative if no suitable uplift is available?

Our service team can compare an Egyptian gateway or a regional alternative such as Ben Gurion, Ramon, Aqaba King Hussein or Queen Alia, subject to cargo eligibility, border formalities, security review and consignee requirements.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide the exact commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, consignee, delivery address, required date, special handling needs and any dangerous-goods or temperature-control details.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, airport name, location, coordinates, time zone and supplied location description are based on the airport record provided for this page. Current schedules, cargo handling, customs availability, security conditions, routings and acceptance rules are operational data that must be reconfirmed with the relevant airport, handler, airline and authorities before shipment.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, consult iata.org and icao.int. These references do not replace live confirmation of cargo facilities, flight schedules, customs procedures or road and border arrangements.