Cairo West Air Base (HECW) is a medium-sized airport serving Cairo, Egypt, at an elevation of 557 ft (170 m).
It has 2 runways (16L/34R, 10/28), all paved. The longest is 16L/34R at 11,939 ft (3,639 m), long enough for heavy wide-body jets such as the 777, 787 or A350. Published true headings: 165°, 345°, 107°, 287°.
4 published frequencies cover Approach, Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower. Tower is on 127.400 MHz.
The closest airport with SimCharts pages is Almaza Air Force Base (HEAZ), 23 nm to the east, a useful alternate when planning in your simulator.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | True heading | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 11,939 ft (3,639 m) | 196 ft | asphalt | 165° / 345° | Lighted |
| 10/28 | 9,125 ft (2,781 m) | 147 ft | asphalt | 107° / 287° | Lighted |
Runway, frequency and location data comes from the open OurAirports dataset and is for flight simulation only, not for real-world navigation. Looking for a free chart platform? See our Navigraph alternative overview.
