What is the tower frequency at HECP?

The tower frequency at Capital International Airport is 118.9 MHz.

Does HECP require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Capital International Airport (Egypt).

Where is HECP located?

Capital International Airport (HECP) is located in New Cairo, Egypt.

What is the IATA code for HECP?

The IATA code for Capital International Airport is CCE.

How long is the runway at HECP?

The main runway at Capital International Airport (01L/19R) measures 3652x45m.

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Capital International Airport (HECP/CCE) — New Cairo, Egypt

Capital International Airport (HECP/CCE) serves New Cairo, Egypt. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L). Field elevation is 761 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 11:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HECP
Name: Capital International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 30.074293
Longitude: 31.84296
Elevation: 761 ft
Country: Egypt
Municipality: New Cairo
IATA Code: CCE
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01L/19R

Designation: 01L/19R
Dimensions: 3652x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 01L 109.7
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 01R/19L

Designation: 01R/19L
Dimensions: 3652x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.900 MHz
Ground: 121.925 MHz
Operations: 5.790 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday 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

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Egypt Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 2d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum (4 business days recommended); 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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Active NOTAMs

W1484/26 info

MIL EXER WILL TAKE PLACE RADIUS 05KM CENTRE 301246N0314927E,HECP CTR AND CAIRO TMA AFFECTED.

2026-07-27 03:00:00 2026-07-29 07:00:00

W1486/26 info

MIL EXER WI AREA 302140N0315800E-302050N0315900E-301930N0315700E-302010N0315600E-3021 40N0315800E,CAIRO TMA AND HECP CTR AFFECTED.

2026-07-14 05:00:00 2026-07-30 12:00:00

W1458/26 info

FRNG WI AREA 302050N0315200E-302350N0320900E-301550N0320830E-301700N0315230E-3020 50N0315200E, HECP CTR AND CAIRO TMA AFFECTED.

2026-07-06 13:00:00 2026-07-29 21:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HECP?: The tower frequency at Capital International Airport is 118.9 MHz.
Does HECP require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Capital International Airport (Egypt).
Where is HECP located?: Capital International Airport (HECP) is located in New Cairo, Egypt.
What is the IATA code for HECP?: The IATA code for Capital International Airport is CCE.
How long is the runway at HECP?: The main runway at Capital International Airport (01L/19R) measures 3652x45m.

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