Aswan International Airport is a public airport serving Aswan, Egypt, located 16 km southwest of the city. The airport was originally constructed in 1956 and subsequently upgraded in 1992 and again in 1999 to modernize its facilities. With a 3,402-meter asphalt runway (ICAO: HESN, IATA: ASW), the airport provides passenger services for domestic flights and tourism traffic to Aswan and surrounding areas. It serves as a gateway for travelers visiting the Nile, Nubia and southern Egypt, contributing to regional tourism and connectivity. (ICAO:HESN)