4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“We left from Terminal 2, I believe, and the prayer space was on the second floor, near where the lounges are.”
Jessica Rugg5★ on Google
Airports / Egypt / CAI
Large airport · CAI
Cairo International Airport.
Cairo, Egypt · 322 ft elevation. 6 charter operators based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
63,658 ratings
6
Operators based
322
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cairo, EgyptELEV 322 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
63,658
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6
Based operators
charter operators on the field
322
Field elevation
feet above sea level
2
Nearest alternate
nm to HEAZ
Field standing
6 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 91% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
2 nm
To the nearest alternate
Almaza Air Force Base (HEAZ), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cairo International Airport (HECA / CAI) sits in Cairo, Egypt, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 322 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, CAI is a home base: Cleopatra Aviation, Fly Golden Wings, and Legend of the Nile Aviation operate from the field, 6 in all. The closest alternate fields are Almaza Air Force Base (HEAZ, 2 nm), Bilbeis Air Base (HE37, 20 nm), and Capital International Airport (CCE, 23 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 13,124-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CAI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CAI to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“None of the "services" section of any of the websites listed prayer rooms as a service the airport offered.”
Jessica Rugg5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“There is clear signage and it was easy to find.”
Jessica Rugg5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Cairo International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
HECA
IATA
CAI
FAA / Local
HECA
Elevation
322 ft
Coordinates
30.1115° N · 31.3967° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Egypt fields
state range 10–4,402 ft
At 322 ft, CAI sits higher than 61% of the 31 Egypt fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 13,124 ft
- 05R/23L13,124 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05C/23C13,123 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05L/23R10,827 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,124 ft
CAI's 13,124 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators6
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 2nmHEAZAlmaza Air Force BaseEl Nozha
- 20nmHE37Bilbeis Air BaseBilbeis
- 23nmCCECapital International AirportNew Cairo
- 24nmEG-0003Bilbeis 2 AirfieldBilbeis
- 25nmHECWCairo West Air BaseCairo
- 26nmSPXSphinx International AirportAl Jiza
Location
Open the full mapHECA · Cairo International Airport · Cairo, Egypt
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CAI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,716 nm | 11h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,873 nm | 11h 44m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,066 nm | 12h 11m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,326 nm | 12h 47m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,332 nm | 12h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,517 nm | 13h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,603 nm | 13h 26m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,643 nm | 13h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CAI?
- Cairo International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,124 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CAI?
- Cairo International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 13,124 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at CAI?
- Yes. 6 charter operators list Cairo International Airport as a home base, including Cleopatra Aviation, Fly Golden Wings, Legend of the Nile Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to CAI?
- The closest alternate is Almaza Air Force Base (HEAZ), about 2 nm away, followed by Bilbeis Air Base (HE37) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CAI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 22m (4,716 nm), New York about 11h 44m (4,873 nm), Washington DC about 12h 11m (5,066 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.