Capital International Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 52m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Capital International Airport
Capital International Airport is the primary international airport serving the New Administrative Capital of Egypt. It is located approximately 45 km east of Cairo and was built at the same time as the Sphinx International Airport, west of Cairo. The airport has an area of 16 square kilometres (6.2 mi2) and is expected to partially ease pressure on Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Capital International Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: HECA.
Live weather
HECANOTAMs
HECAReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L / 19R | 11,980 ft / 3,652 m | 197 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 02 / 20 | 10,922 ft / 3,329 m | 131 ft | Asph | Lighted | Open |
| 01R / 19L | 10,531 ft / 3,210 m | 131 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | Capital Ground | 121.925 MHz |
| RDO | Capital Radio | 5.790 MHz |
| TWR | Capital tower | 118.900 MHz |
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: N (from about 0°), on 21% of observations, averaging 8 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46% | 759 ft | |
| Feb | 52% | 827 ft | |
| Mar | 65% | 1,227 ft | |
| Apr | 73% | 1,710 ft | |
| May | 82% | 2,259 ft | |
| Jun | 85% | 2,662 ft | |
| Jul | 79% | 2,907 ft | |
| Aug | 82% | 2,833 ft | |
| Sep | 77% | 2,534 ft | |
| Oct | 67% | 2,029 ft | |
| Nov | 53% | 1,554 ft | |
| Dec | 48% | 1,012 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~759–2,907 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Capital International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Capital International Airport?
The ICAO code for Capital International Airport is HECP, and its IATA code is CCE.
Where is Capital International Airport located?
Capital International Airport is medium airport located in New Cairo, Egypt, at an elevation of 761 ft (232 m).
How many runways does Capital International Airport have?
Capital International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 11,980 ft / 3,652 m.
What time zone is Capital International Airport in?
Capital International Airport is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Capital International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Capital International Airport is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Capital International Airport?
The nearest airport to Capital International Airport is Bilbeis 2 Airfield (EG-0003), about 22.9 nm to the nnw, followed by Cairo International Airport and Bilbeis Air Base.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Capital International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.