Berenice International Airport, also known as Banas Cape Air Base, is a dual-use civil and military airport located near the ancient city of Berenice Troglodytica on Egypt's southern Red Sea coast. It serves the Berenice area in the Red Sea Governorate, a region known for its coral reefs, diving tourism, and proximity to the Wadi El Gemal protected area. The airport carries the IATA code EES and ICAO code HEBR, and functions primarily as a regional and military facility. Its civil operations are limited, with passenger traffic focused on tourism and regional connectivity rather than major international hub activity. Berenice itself is one of Egypt's older port cities with roots in Ptolemaic antiquity, and development of infrastructure including the airport reflects Egyptian government efforts to promote Red Sea tourism beyond the more established hubs of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh.