Airports / Egypt / CCE
Capital International Airport.
New Cairo, Egypt · 761 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
157 ratings
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Operators based
761
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#7 / 27
Egypt airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 157 Google ratings , ranked against 27 rated Egypt fields.
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bilbeis 2 Airfield (EG-0003), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in New Cairo, Egypt, Capital International Airport (HECP / CCE) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 761 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CCE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bilbeis 2 Airfield (EG-0003, 23 nm), Cairo International Airport (CAI, 23 nm), and Bilbeis Air Base (HE37, 23 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 11,980-foot paved runway, CCE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CCE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from New Cairo.
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Field capability
ICAO
HECP
IATA
CCE
FAA / Local
HECP
Elevation
761 ft
Coordinates
30.0647° N · 31.8400° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Egypt fields
state range 10–4,402 ft
At 761 ft, CCE sits higher than 87% of the 31 Egypt fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,980 ft
- 01L/19R11,980 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/2010,922 ft × 131 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01R/19L10,531 ft × 131 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,980 ft
CCE's 11,980 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmEG-0003Bilbeis 2 AirfieldBilbeis
- 23nmCAICairo International AirportCairo
- 23nmHE37Bilbeis Air BaseBilbeis
- 25nmHEAZAlmaza Air Force BaseEl Nozha
- 33nmHE35Abu Suwayr Air BaseAbu Suwayr
- 38nmHEISAl Ismailiyya Air BaseAl Ismailiyya
Location
Open the full mapHECP · Capital International Airport · New Cairo, Egypt
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CCE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,735 nm | 11h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,892 nm | 11h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,085 nm | 12h 14m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,328 nm | 12h 47m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,349 nm | 12h 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,536 nm | 13h 16m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,624 nm | 13h 29m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,664 nm | 13h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CCE?
- Capital International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,980 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 CCE?
- Capital International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,980 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CCE?
- The closest alternate is Bilbeis 2 Airfield (EG-0003), about 23 nm away, followed by Cairo International Airport (CAI) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CCE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 25m (4,735 nm), New York about 11h 47m (4,892 nm), Washington DC about 12h 14m (5,085 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.