Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Egypt

HECACAI

Cairo International Airport

Cairo, Egypt

ICAO

HECA

IATA

CAI

Category

International Hub

Elevation

322 ft

Country

Egypt

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at HECA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cairo International Airport (HECA / CAI) in Cairo, Egypt, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

HECA is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Egypt

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Egypt.

Applicable permit lead times for Egypt are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Egypt are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at HECA

Direct FBO and handler coordination at HECA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Cairo International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9; airport category A as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at HECA

Fuel on record at Cairo International Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to HECA

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for HECA: 30° 6′ 43″ N 31° 23′ 49″ E; elevation 322 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Cairo

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Cairo.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HECA.

Cargo Operations at HECA

Support for freighter operations into HECA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Cairo International Airport

Latitude
30° 6′ 43″ N
Longitude
31° 23′ 49″ E
ICAO code
HECA
IATA code
CAI
Municipality
Cairo
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
A
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To CAI?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for HECA.

Submit flight inquiry for HECA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – HECA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Cairo International Airport?

The ICAO code is HECA and the IATA code is CAI.

Is Jet A1 available at HECA?

Yes. Fuel on record at Cairo International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at HECA?

Cairo International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does HECA operate in?

Cairo International Airport operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for HECA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for HECA.