Hurghada International Airport (HRG / HEGN) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Hurghada, Egypt
Hurghada
HRG/HEGN
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 02:36 local
- Active runway
- 34R / 34L
- METAR wind
- 280° @ 10 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 34R - sunny side
- Sun
- 71° / -57°
Wind vector · +4 kt headwind
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Best Hurghada (HRG) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at HRG, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 34R - sunny side Runway 34R | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-13:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
| Short final 34L - sunny side Runway 34L | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-13:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 34R / 34L · Dep 34R / 34L
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L | 165° | 13,171 ft | -4.2 kt | 9.1 kt | Standby |
| 34R | 345° | 13,171 ft | +4.2 kt | 9.1 kt | Both |
| 16R | 165° | 13,168 ft | -4.2 kt | 9.1 kt | Standby |
| 34L | 345° | 13,168 ft | +4.2 kt | 9.1 kt | Both |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Hurghada (HEGN)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 119.600 | Published |
| Approach | 123.400 | Published |
| Departure | 124.300 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.900 | Published |
| Delivery | 129.900 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 134.550 | Assigned |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Hurghada (HRG/HEGN)
Which runway is active at Hurghada (HRG/HEGN) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 02:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 34R+34L. The METAR wind is 280° at 10 kt. 34R shows +4.2 kt headwind and 9.1 kt crosswind from the left. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Hurghada (HRG) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 112° azimuth and 13° elevation. Short final 34R - sunny side scores 91/100, 1234 m from runway 34R, view bearing 315.8°, best as a morning spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 239° and 25°. Short final 34R - sunny side scores 87/100 on a 14.2° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Hurghada International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Hurghada International Airport (HRG/HEGN) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: Short final 34R - sunny side, Short final 34L - sunny side. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 2 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at HEGN spotting locations?
HEGN spotting locations sun direction: Short final 34R - sunny side (runway 34R) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, CLEAN FRONT LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-13:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. Short final 34L - sunny side (runway 34L) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, CLEAN FRONT LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 08:00-13:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Hurghada (HRG)?
Short final 34R - sunny side is 1234 m from the 34R centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Hurghada (HEGN)?
Monitor Tower 119.6 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz, Approach 123.4 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 119.6 MHz.
How do I know when Hurghada (HRG) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 280° at 10 kt, so 34R remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/HEGN#runway-alerts