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HECA
Cairo International Airport · Cairo
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
322 ft / 98 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05R/23L · 13,124 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED05C/23C · 13,120 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED05L/23R · 10,830 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cairo International Airport (HECA), located in Cairo, Egypt. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 322 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Cairo International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HECA / CAI
Municipality
Cairo
Country
Region
EG-C — Cairo Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
322 ft
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Runway 05R / 23L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,124 ft / 4,000 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 49.2° / 229.2°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 49.2° / 229.2°
RWY 05R (49.2°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: ISR | CRS: 49°
RWY 23L (229.2°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: ISL | CRS: 229°
Runway 05C / 23C
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,120 ft / 3,999 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45° / 225°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 05C (45°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: ICW | CRS: 49°
RWY 23C (225°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: ICE | CRS: 229°
Runway 05L / 23R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,830 ft / 3,301 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 49.4° / 229.4°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 49.4° / 229.4°
RWY 05L (49.4°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-CAW | CRS: 49°
RWY 23R (229.4°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-CAE | CRS: 229°
APP APP
119.05 MHz
ATIS ATIS
122.60 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
MISC VOLMET
126.20 MHz
PFLT PREFLIGHT
120.10 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz
Volmet
124.60 MHz
rdo cairo radio
11.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026