Capital International Airport (CCE): Codes, Runways & Location
Capital International Airport (IATA: CCE · ICAO: HECP) is a medium-sized airport serving New Cairo, Egypt. It lies at 30.0647° N, 31.8400° E, 761 ft (232 m) above sea level.
Overview of Capital International Airport
Capital International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of New Cairo in Egypt. It is identified by the IATA code CCE and the ICAO code HECP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Capital International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3652 m (11980 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 761 ft (232 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bilbeis 2 Airfield about 42 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 ≈ 3,652 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Capital International Airport
Where is Capital International Airport located?
Capital International Airport is located in New Cairo, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.0647° N, 31.8400° E.
What is the airport code for Capital International Airport?
Capital International Airport has an IATA code of CCE and an ICAO code of HECP.
How long is the runway at Capital International Airport?
Capital International Airport's longest runway is about 3652 m (11980 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Capital International Airport have?
Capital International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Capital International Airport a major airport?
Capital International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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