St Catherine International Airport – SKV Santa Katarina
St Catherine International Airport with SKV code is located in Santa Katarina, Egypt. The city is part of South Sinai Governorate. The airport is situated 12.4 miles northeast of Mount Sinai, which is a famous biblical place. St Catherine is found within the outskirts of El Tur Mountains and has an elevation of 5,203 feet. The city is at the base of Mount Sinai. Currently, the city has less than 5,000 people. St Catherine is the home of some UNESCO heritage sites. It has natural and cultural importance.
Best Time to Visit
Today the airport has no scheduled service. Last 2011, it has served about just 300 passengers. More than 50% lower compared to previous years. The airport has only one runway made from asphalt. The runway is about 6939 by 118 feet. SKV is surrounded by cities such as the Sharm el Sheikh and Ras Nasrani.
What to Do & Area Attractions
St Catherine International Airport is nearby several hotels that range from luxury to 3-star rating. Morgan Land Village is less than 20 minutes drive from the airport. It is located at the heart of the city. It is surrounded by magnificent views of the mountains. St Catherine Plaza Hotel is featuring more than 100 bungalow styled rooms with their own terrace. Each room has features like bathroom, air-condition and satellite television. Daniela Village is 12.3 miles from the airport. It is an oasis of peace found at the foothills of Mount Sinai.
A nearby airport is the Sharm El Sheik International Airport.
