Large airport · Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport is the main international airport serving Cairo and its metropolitan area. Its IATA code is CAI. Its ICAO code is HECA. It has 3 runways, longest 13,124 ft (Asphalt). Elevation 322 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Cairo, Egypt |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CAI |
| ICAO code | HECA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 13,124 ft (Asphalt) |
| Elevation | 322 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 30.1115° N, 31.3967° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cairo International Airport is known for
Cairo International Airport is the main international airport serving Cairo and its metropolitan area.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Cairo International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Citadel of Saladin, Cairo · Egypt · 9.9 miles away
- Egyptian Museum, Cairo · Egypt · 10.7 miles away
- Great Sphinx of Giza · Egypt · 18.1 miles away
- Pyramids of Giza · Egypt · 18.3 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Capital International Airport
26.7 miles awaySphinx International Airport
29.9 miles awayPort Said International Airport
95.0 miles awayBardawil International Airport
107.0 miles awayAlexandria International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cairo International Airport?
Cairo International Airport is the main international airport serving Cairo and its metropolitan area.
What is the airport code for Cairo International Airport?
Cairo International Airport — its IATA code is CAI and its ICAO code is HECA.
Where is Cairo International Airport located?
Cairo International Airport serves Cairo, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.1115° N, 31.3967° E.
How high is Cairo International Airport?
Cairo International Airport sits at 322 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3183
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.