Luxor International Airport Explained
| Luxor International Airport |
| Iata: | LXR |
| Icao: | HELX |
| Pushpin Map: | Egypt |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of airport in Egypt |
| Pushpin Label: | LXR |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Type: | Public, Military |
| Operator: | Egyptian Airport Company |
| City-Served: | Luxor, Egypt |
| Elevation-F: | 294 |
| Elevation-M: | 90 |
| Coordinates: | 25.6708°N 32.7064°W |
| Metric-Rwy: | y |
| R1-Number: | 02/20 |
| R1-Length-M: | 3,000 |
| R1-Length-F: | 9,843 |
| R1-Surface: | Asphalt |
| Footnotes: | Sources: Airport web site[1] and DAFIF[2] |
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.
Facilities
In 2005, the airport was upgraded[3] to accommodate up to 8 million passengers a year. Facilities for passengers include 48 check-in desks, 8 gates, 5 baggage claim belts, a post office,[4] a bank,[4] a Bureau de change, an auto exchange machine (CIB), restaurants, cafeterias, a VIP Lounge, a duty-free shop,[3] a newsagent/tobacconist, a chemist shop, a gift shop, a travel agency,[4] a tourist help desk, car rental, first aid, a baby/parent Room, disabled access/facilities and a business centre.[4]
Facilities for cargo include refrigerated storage, animal quarantine, livestock handling, health officials, X-Ray equipment, and fumigation equipment. The cargo terminal handling agent for the airport is EgyptAir Cargo.
Airlines and destinations
The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Luxor Airport:
Accidents and incidents
- On 21 September 1987, an EgyptAir Airbus A300 crashed on landing during a training flight, killing all five crew members on board.[5]
- On 6 April 1994, a Sudan Airways Boeing 737-200 was hijacked and diverted to Luxor. Upon landing, the hijacker surrendered to the authorities. There were no fatalities or injuries and the aircraft was not damaged.[6]
- On 20 February 2009, an Antonov An-12 crashed after an engine caught fire on take-off. All five crew were killed.[7]
See also
Notes and References
- http://www.luxor-airport.com/ Luxor Airport
- Web site: usurped. Airport information for HELX. https://web.archive.org/web/20190305143444/http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?airport=HELX. 2019-03-05. World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006. Source: DAFIF.
- Web site: History of Luxor Airport (LXR): Airport History and Facts, Luxor Area, Egypt. www.luxor-lux.airports-guides.com. 2 June 2017.
- Web site: Luxor Airport (LXR) Airlines and Terminals: Airlines at Airports in Luxor Area, Egypt. www.luxor-lux.airports-guides.com. 2 June 2017.
- Web site: Ranter . Harro . ASN Aircraft accident Airbus A300B4-203 SU-BCA Luxor Airport (LXR) . 2021-03-08 . Aviation Safety Network . Flight Safety Foundation.
- Web site: Ranter . Harro . ASN Aircraft accident Boeing 737-2J8C registration unknown Luxor Airport (LXR) . 2021-03-08 . Aviation Safety Network . Flight Safety Foundation.
- Web site: Five dead in Ukrainian plane fire at Luxor airport – Summary . The Earth Times . 20 February 2009.
