Gebel El Basur is a military asset, not a logistics one. Operated by the Egyptian Air Force near Markaz Ad Delingat in the western Nile Delta, in Beheira governorate, the base has no IATA or ICAO code for scheduled use, no public cargo terminal, no commercial customs clearance and no cold-chain capability. Charter or ad-hoc freight operations are not confirmed either; access requires military authorisation. Freight originating in Beheira — a farming region that exports potatoes, citrus and vegetables — is therefore flown from Cairo (CAI) about 200 kilometres to the south-east, or from Alexandria's Borg El Arab (HBE) roughly 120 kilometres to the north-west, both reachable by truck along the Cairo–Alexandria desert road. Heavy or high-volume consignments normally go by sea through the ports of Alexandria and Damietta instead. For forwarders, Gebel El Basur is a point on the map rather than a usable air-cargo gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gebel El Basur Air Base located?▼

Gebel El Basur Air Base is located in Markaz Ad Delingat, EG.

What is the elevation of Gebel El Basur Air Base?▼

Gebel El Basur Air Base is at an elevation of 26 meters (85 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

30.54050, 30.56020

26 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Markaz Ad Delingat

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Last updated: 11 September 2026

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