Egypt's army said that a missile hit the airport in Arish in North Sinai on Tuesday, killing an officer and injuring two others.

The missile attack has also caused "partial damage" to a helicopter, the military said in a statement.

The airport was targeted during a visit by Egypt's defence and interior ministers to inspect forces and security in the city, the statement added.

Security forces have "dealt with the source of fire" and combed the surrounding area, the statement added, without elaborating further.