Capital International Airport (HECP)
Medium airport · New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Airport data
| Name | Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HECP |
| IATA | CCE |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°3'53" E 31°50'24" 30.06465, 31.83997 |
| Location | New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 11,980 ft (3652 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 10,531 ft (3210 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02/20 | 10,922 ft (3329 m) | 131 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Capital International Airport at a glance
Capital International Airport is a medium airport in New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, known to airline systems as CCE. The field elevation of 761 ft (232 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HECP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 11,980 ft (3652 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HECP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Capital International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilbeis 2 Airfield | EG-0003 | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Cairo International Airport | HECA | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Bilbeis Air Base | HE37 | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Almaza Air Force Base | HEAZ | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Abu Suwayr Air Base | HE35 | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Capital International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 761 ft field elevation of Capital International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 33 airports and airfields we list for Egypt — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Capital International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Capital International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Capital International Airport is HECP, and its IATA code is CCE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Capital International Airport above sea level?
Capital International Airport sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Capital International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.0647, 31.8400 — in New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bilbeis 2 Airfield, about 42 km away.
Does HECP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HECP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Capital International Airport?
Capital International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 11,980 ft (3652 m) with a ASP surface.