Cairo Airport (HECA)

Cairo, EgyptHECAICAOCAIIATAInternational AirportElevation 404 ft (123 m)IFRVFR

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Cairo International Airport (HECA/CAI) is Egypt's primary international gateway, featuring six asphalt runways with lengths up to 3,999 meters. Situated at an elevation of 123 meters, this busy aerodrome supports both VFR and IFR traffic, offering comprehensive air traffic services including approach, ground, tower, and ATIS frequencies. Its multiple long runways make it suitable for a wide range of aviation operations in Cairo.

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Coordinates30.111400, 31.413933

Air Traffic Service (ATS)

Frequency	Type	Name
119.050	Approach	Cairo Approach
122.600	ATIS	Cairo ATIS
121.900	Ground	Cairo Ground
120.400	Ground	Cairo Ground
120.100	Delivery	Preflight Delivery
118.100	Tower	Cairo TowerMain frequency

Runways

Designation	Surface	Length (m)	Width (m)	Features
05L50°	Asphalt	3300 m	60 m
23R230°	Asphalt	3300 m	60 m
05R50°	Asphalt	3998 m	60 m	Main runway
23L230°	Asphalt	3998 m	60 m	Main runway
05C49°	Asphalt	3999 m	60 m
23C229°	Asphalt	3999 m	60 m

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