Taba International Airport is an international airport located near the town of Taba in South Sinai, Egypt, close to the borders with Israel and Jordan. The airport began operations in 1979 following the return of Sinai to Egypt and was designed to serve tourism and cross-border travel in the Gulf of Aqaba region. The services offered include handling of international passenger flights, charter services, and related ground operations, although activity levels have fluctuated over time. The activities include supporting tourism and regional connectivity in the northeastern Red Sea area. Taba International Airport has been in existence since the late 1970s and remains strategically significant due to its border location. (ICAO:HETB)