What is the tower frequency at HECA?

The tower frequency at Cairo Intl is 118.1 MHz.

Does HECA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Cairo Intl (Egypt).

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Cairo Intl

Cairo Intl (HECA/CAI) serves Cairo, Egypt. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (05C/23C, 05L/23R). Field elevation is 322 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HECA
Name: Cairo Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 30.111534
Longitude: 31.396694
Elevation: 322 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: Cairo
IATA Code: CAI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: 17.2 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05C/23C

Designation: 05C/23C
Dimensions: 13120 X 197
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT II (05C), ILS CAT I (23C), RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 05L/23R

Designation: 05L/23R
Dimensions: 10830 X 197
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (05L), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 05R/23L

Designation: 05R/23L
Dimensions: 13124 X 197
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (23L), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 122.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx EGP 200-600 per tonne
Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then EGP 80-200 per tonne per day
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EGP
Remarks: Cairo International. Handlers: EgyptAir Ground Services, National Air Services. Three terminals. Africa's second busiest airport.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by EgyptAir Fuel Company (EAFCO) and Misr Petroleum.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities (approx USD 25). eVisa also available.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: No curfew. Radar vectoring for all arrivals/departures (no published SIDs/STARs historically). Chapter 2 banned.

Alternates

HEPS

ICAO: HEPS
Name: Port Said
Distance (NM): 82.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Egypt Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 4 business days (official); air ambulance: 3 hours
Landing Lead Time: 4 business days (official); air ambulance: 3 hours

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require ECAA permit and military approval. Security-sensitive, allow extra time.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HECA?: The tower frequency at Cairo Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at HECA?: Cairo Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does HECA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Cairo Intl (Egypt).

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