HECW
Cairo West Air Base
Cairo, Giza Governorate, EG
Regional Airport
ICAO Code
HECW
Elevation
557 ft
Coordinates
30.1164°, 30.9155°
Runways
2
Frequencies
4
About This Airport
Cairo West Air Base (HECW/) is an airport available for virtual and real-world pilots. It is located near Cairo, EG. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is runway 16L/34R measuring 11,939 feet, with a Asphalt surface. This airport can accommodate heavy aircraft such as the Boeing 747 or Airbus A380. Runways are equipped with lighting for night operations. The airport has 4 radio frequencies for ATC communications.
For MSFS 2024, X-Plane, or on VATSIM, HECW offers a realistic flight experience with accurate navigation data.
Satellite View
Runways
16L/34R
Lighted
Length11,939 ft
Width196 ft
SurfaceAsphalt
Heading165° / 345°
Displaced Threshold: 16L: 985 ft 34R: 985 ft
10/28
Lighted
Length9,125 ft
Width147 ft
SurfaceAsphalt
Heading107° / 287°
Radio Frequencies
TWR
127.400
TWR
GND
130.000
GND
APP
125.300
APP
CLD
130.000
CLNC
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