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Cairo International Airport

HECA / CAI

Cairo, EG

Last Updated

Jan 17, 19:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

19:30Z

🌙 Night

MVFR

Flight Rules

13°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 6°C

4kt

100°

6 km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,016

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HECA 171930Z 10004KT 6000 NSC 13/06 Q1016 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,016 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

1,005 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (322 ft)

Pressure Alt

240 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 77 ft

ISA Deviation: -1.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF HECA 171700Z 1718/1824 34009KT CAVOK TEMPO 1718/1808 4000 HZ NSC

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

19:34Z BASE

+0h

VFR 340° 9kt

Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

↑

ECA

05L ✈️

23R

05C ✈️

23C

05R ✈️

23L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 05C/23C Active: 05C	13,120 ft	197 ft	Asphalt	45°	↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 3.1kt 50° angle
✈️ 05L/23R Active: 05L	10,830 ft	197 ft	Asphalt	49°	↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 3.1kt 50° angle
✈️ 05R/23L Active: 05R	13,124 ft	197 ft	Asphalt	49°	↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 3.1kt 50° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cairo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HECA

IATA Code: CAI

Type: large airport

Status: active

Elevation: 322 ft MSL

Location

City: Cairo

Country: EG

Latitude: 30.111534°

Longitude: 31.396694°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 05C/23C

Length: 13,120 ft

Width: 197 ft

Surface: Asphalt

ILS: No

Runway 05L/23R

Length: 10,830 ft

Width: 197 ft

Surface: Asphalt

ILS: No

Runway 05R/23L

Length: 13,124 ft

Width: 197 ft

Surface: Asphalt

ILS: No

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About Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport (HECA/CAI) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Cairo, EG. The facility operates at an elevation of 322 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (05C/23C, 05L/23R, 05R/23L) with Asphalt surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.