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Helwan · C · Egypt
Position
29.823°, 31.331°
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Egyptian military air base south of Cairo.
Location
Helwan, Egypt
Helwan Air Base is a military airfield located in Helwan, an industrial city situated approximately 25 kilometers south of central Cairo, Egypt. It operates under the Egyptian Air Force and is not open to commercial civilian traffic.
The base has historically been associated with Egypt's defense and aerospace activities, given Helwan's significance as a hub for the Egyptian defense industry, including aircraft manufacturing facilities operated by the Arab Organization for Industrialization. Due to its military nature, detailed operational information is restricted.
Notable facts
- ›Operated exclusively by the Egyptian Air Force as a military installation.
- ›Located in Helwan, approximately 25 km south of central Cairo.
- ›Helwan is home to significant Egyptian defense and aerospace manufacturing facilities.
- ›The base is not assigned an IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.
- ›Detailed operational and infrastructure information is restricted due to its military nature.
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