Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
HECW
Cairo West Air Base · Cairo
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
557 ft / 170 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 127.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cairo West Air Base (HECW), located in Cairo, Egypt. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 557 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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 West Air Base
ICAO / IATA
HECW / —
Municipality
Cairo
Country
Region
EG-GZ — Giza Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
557 ft
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Runway 16L / 34R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,939 ft / 3,639 m
Runway Width: 196 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
Runway Width: 196 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 16L (165°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34R (345°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,125 ft / 2,781 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 107° / 287°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 107° / 287°
RWY 10 (107°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (287°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
125.30 MHz
CLD CLNC
130.00 MHz
GND GND
130.00 MHz
TWR TWR
127.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026