Saint Catherine International Airport

Saint Catherine International Airport (IATA: SKV, ICAO: HESC) is a small regional airport located near Saint Catherine City in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt. It serves as the primary air access point for visitors to the Saint Catherine region, home to Mount Sinai and the historic Saint Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The airport handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, catering predominantly to religious pilgrims and tourists drawn to the Sinai Peninsula's unique natural and cultural heritage. Its operations are modest compared to larger Egyptian airports, reflecting the relatively low population density of the surrounding desert region. Given its remote location in the high-altitude Sinai interior, the airport plays an important logistical role in connecting the region to major Egyptian cities and international origins, reducing the lengthy overland journey required to reach this isolated destination.