El Cairo Cairo West Airport (HECW / CWE)
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HECW airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- HECW
- IATA code
- CWE
- City
- El Cairo
- Region
- Giza
- Country
- Egypt
- Elevation
- 550 ft (168 m)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+2)
- Coordinates
- 30.1164° N, 30.9154° E
- Empty legs from
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- Empty legs to
- 0
Weather & airport info HECW
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 557 ft (170 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:12 / 17:07 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 3,639 m (11,939 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 10/28 | 2,781 m (9,125 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 125.3
- Clearance: 130
- Ground: 130
- Tower: 127.4
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map HECW
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 HECW
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 HECW.
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 This list may be incomplete or out of date.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).
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About the airport
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HECW airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at El Cairo airport (HECW) today?
We currently have no valid NOTAMs for El Cairo (HECW). 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 This list may be incomplete or out of date.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 El Cairo airport (HECW)?
El Cairo (HECW) has 2 runways: runway 16L/34R with 3,639 m (11,939 ft), asphalt and runway 10/28 with 2,781 m (9,125 ft), asphalt. The longest is 3,639 m.
What are the radio frequencies at El Cairo airport (HECW)?
Frequencies at HECW: Tower 127.4 MHz and Ground 130 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Cairo West Airport?
The ICAO code is HECW and the IATA code is CWE. 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 HECW airport?
Cairo West Airport sits at 550 ft (168 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Africa/Cairo.
Can I fly to HECW by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Cairo West 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 HECW?
No empty legs from or to Cairo West Airport are listed right now. The list is updated several times a day. You can also request a charter flight.