Cairo International Airport (HECA)
Cairo, Egypt · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
HECA
IATA
CAI
City
Cairo
Country
Egypt
Region
Africa
Elevation
382 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
30.1219, 31.4056
Overview
Busiest airport in Egypt and EgyptAir hub. Desert climate with occasional sandstorm operations.
Current Weather at HECA
Pilots flying into or out of Cairo International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Cairo International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for HECA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for HECA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cairo. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Cairo International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Cairo International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like HECA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Cairo International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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