Cairo International Airport is a large airport serving Cairo, Egypt. Its IATA code is CAI and its ICAO code is HECA. The airport lies at an elevation of 322 ft (98 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 05R/23L, 13,124 ft (4,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CAI
- ICAO code
- HECA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 322 ft (98 m)
- Coordinates
- 30.1115, 31.3967
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05C/23C | 13,123 ft · 4,000 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 05L/23R | 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 13,124 ft · 4,000 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Cairo International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CCE Capital International Airport | New Cairo, Egypt | 43 km · 27 mi |
| SPX Sphinx International Airport | Al Jiza, Egypt | 48 km · 30 mi |
| PSD Port Said International Airport | Port Said, Egypt | 153 km · 95 mi |
| HBE Alexandria International Airport | Alexandria, Egypt | 187 km · 116 mi |
| AAC El Arish International Airport | El Arish, Egypt | 255 km · 158 mi |
| DBB El Alamein International Airport | El Alamein, Egypt | 295 km · 183 mi |
| TCP Taba International Airport | Taba, Egypt | 331 km · 206 mi |
| ATZ Asyut International Airport | Asyut, Egypt | 343 km · 213 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CAI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,264 | 786 | 683 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,417 | 1,502 | 1,305 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,922 | 1,816 | 1,578 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,210 | 1,995 | 1,733 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,533 | 2,195 | 1,908 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,404 | 2,736 | 2,378 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,264 | 3,892 | 3,382 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,535 | 4,682 | 4,069 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,263 | 5,134 | 4,461 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,017 | 5,603 | 4,869 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,564 | 5,943 | 5,164 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,216 | 6,348 | 5,516 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,236 | 6,360 | 5,527 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,219 | 7,592 | 6,598 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,371 | 7,687 | 6,680 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,404 | 8,950 | 7,777 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.050 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 122.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| MISC | VOLMET | 126.200 |
| PFLT | PREFLIGHT | 120.100 |
| rdo | cairo radio | 11.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
| Volmet | 124.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Cairo International Airport?
The IATA code of Cairo International Airport is CAI and its ICAO code is HECA.
Where is Cairo International Airport located?
Cairo International Airport is in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, at 30.1115, 31.3967.
What time zone is Cairo International Airport in?
Cairo International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Cairo International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05R/23L, 13,124 ft (4,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Cairo International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Capital International Airport (CCE), about 43 km (27 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.