Cairo Airport (HECA / CAI)
Empty legs and charters from Cairo
HECA airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- HECA
- IATA code
- CAI
- City
- Cairo
- Region
- Cairo
- Country
- Egypt
- Elevation
- 382 ft (116 m)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+2)
- Coordinates
- 30.1219° N, 31.4056° E
- Empty legs from
- 2
- Empty legs to
- 5
Weather & airport info HECA
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 322 ft (98 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:09 / 17:06 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 4,000 m (13,124 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 05C/23C | 4,000 m (13,123 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 05L/23R | 3,300 m (10,827 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 119.05
- ATIS: 122.6
- Ground: 121.9
- Tower: 118.1
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map HECA
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for HECA
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
We currently have no valid NOTAMs for HECA.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Petroleum Air ServicesHelicopter
- Jordan AviationAmman (Queen Alia International) (OJAI) · Heavy jet
- Smart Aviation CompanyTurboprop, Super midsize jet
- AMC AirlinesSharm El Sheikh International (HESH) · Heavy jet
- Alkan AirTurboprop
- Cleopatra AviationHeavy jet
- Legend of the NileLight jet
Empty legs from HECA
2 departures available
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysCairoHECA · Cairo International AirportJebel AliOMDW · Al Maktoum International AirportBombardier Global 6000123h 9m€21,7955NovCairo → Jebel AliHECA → OMDW · in 2 daysBombardier Global 6000 · 12 seats · 3h 9m€21,795
- Fri, Nov 6in 3 daysCairoHECA · Cairo International AirportAthensLGAV · Eleftherios Venizelos International AirportEmbraer Legacy 650131h 54m€9,4186NovCairo → AthensHECA → LGAV · in 3 daysEmbraer Legacy 650 · 13 seats · 1h 54m€9,418
HECA · Cairo International Airport
OMDW · Al Maktoum International Airport
LGAV · Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to HECA
5 arrivals available
Wed, Nov 4TomorrowRomeLIRA · Ciampino AirportCairoHECA · Cairo International AirportCitation XLS+7—On request4NovRome → CairoLIRA → HECA · TomorrowCitation XLS+ · 7 seatsOn request
Wed, Nov 4TomorrowKalamataLGKL · Kalamata AirportCairoHECA · Cairo International AirportChallenger 3508—On request4NovKalamata → CairoLGKL → HECA · TomorrowChallenger 350 · 8 seatsOn request- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowEl GounaHEGO · El Gouna AirportCairoHECA · Cairo International AirportBombardier Challenger 35081h 4m€4,2574NovEl Gouna → CairoHEGO → HECA · TomorrowBombardier Challenger 350 · 8 seats · 1h 4m€4,257
- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowKuwait CityOKKK · Kuwait International AirportCairoHECA · Cairo International AirportEmbraer Legacy 650132h 49m€13,9304NovKuwait City → CairoOKKK → HECA · TomorrowEmbraer Legacy 650 · 13 seats · 2h 49m€13,930
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysKuwait CityOKKK · Kuwait International AirportCairoHECA · Cairo International AirportBombardier Global 6000122h 49m€19,4955NovKuwait City → CairoOKKK → HECA · in 2 daysBombardier Global 6000 · 12 seats · 2h 49m€19,495
LIRA · Ciampino Airport
OKKK · Kuwait International Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Cairo Airport
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About the airport
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HECA airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Cairo airport (HECA) today?
We currently have no valid NOTAMs for Cairo (HECA). For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
How long are the runways at Cairo airport (HECA)?
Cairo (HECA) has 3 runways: runway 05R/23L with 4,000 m (13,124 ft), asphalt, runway 05C/23C with 4,000 m (13,123 ft), asphalt and runway 05L/23R with 3,300 m (10,827 ft), asphalt. The longest is 4,000 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Cairo airport (HECA)?
Frequencies at HECA: Tower 118.1 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz and ATIS 122.6 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Cairo International Airport?
The ICAO code is HECA and the IATA code is CAI. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of HECA airport?
Cairo International Airport sits at 382 ft (116 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Africa/Cairo.
Can I fly to HECA by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Cairo International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to HECA?
There are currently 2 empty legs departing from and 5 arriving at Cairo International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.