CAI Airport Code, Cairo International Airport
CAI is the IATA code for Cairo International Airport, the main international gateway for Cairo, Egypt. Airlines and booking systems use CAI, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HECA. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 30.11° N, 31.40° E.
What is the Cairo airport code?
The airport code for Cairo International Airport is CAI. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code HECA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 103 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code HECA begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is CAI?
Cairo International Airport serves Cairo, Egypt. It is close to sea level at 322 ft (98 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at CAI
It has 3 runways. The longest is 13,124 ft (4.00 km), designated 05R/23L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cairo?
The IATA airport code for Cairo International Airport in Cairo is CAI. Its ICAO code is HECA.
What is the 3-letter code for Cairo?
The 3-letter IATA code for Cairo International Airport in Cairo is CAI.
What airport is CAI?
CAI is Cairo International Airport, located in Cairo, Egypt.
What country is CAI in?
CAI (Cairo International Airport) is in Egypt.
Where is CAI airport located?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is in Cairo, Egypt, at coordinates 30.11153, 31.39669.
What is the ICAO code for Cairo International Airport?
The ICAO code for Cairo International Airport is HECA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CAI.
What is the difference between CAI and HECA?
CAI is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HECA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Cairo International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
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Popular routes from CAI
Distance and typical flight time from Cairo International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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