Cairo International Airport (CAI): Codes, Runways & Location
Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI · ICAO: HECA) is a large airport serving Cairo, Egypt. It lies at 30.1115° N, 31.3967° E, 322 ft (98 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Cairo in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code CAI and the ICAO code HECA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Cairo International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13124 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 322 ft (98 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Almaza Air Force Base about 4 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Cairo International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cairo International Airport
Where is Cairo International Airport located?
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.1115° N, 31.3967° E.
What is the airport code for Cairo International Airport?
Cairo International Airport has an IATA code of CAI and an ICAO code of HECA.
How long is the runway at Cairo International Airport?
Cairo International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13124 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Cairo International Airport have?
Cairo International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cairo International Airport a major airport?
Cairo International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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