Cairo West Air Base (HECW)
Cairo West Air Base is a medium airport in Cairo, Egypt. It has ICAO code HECW.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA code | — |
| ICAO code | HECW |
| Airport name | Cairo West Air Base |
| Type | medium airport |
| City / municipality | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
| Region | Giza Governorate |
| Coordinates | 30.116431, 30.915535 |
| Elevation | 557 ft |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Length | Length (m) | Surface | Lighted | Designator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11939 ft | 3,639 m | ASP | Yes | 16L |
| 9125 ft | 2,781 m | ASP | Yes | 10 |
Location
Cairo West Air Base sits at latitude 30.116431, longitude 30.915535 at an elevation of 557 ft in Giza Governorate, Egypt. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into a map service.
Nearby airports
SPX — Sphinx International Airport 2 km · Al JizaHEAZ — Almaza Air Force Base 43 km · El NozhaCAI — Cairo International Airport 46 km · CairoHE42 — Quesna Airport 55 km · QuesnaHE28 — Gebel El Basur Air Base 58 km · Markaz Ad DelingatHE37 — Bilbeis Air Base 73 km · BilbeisHE16 — Birma Air Base 80 km · TantaEG-0003 — Bilbeis 2 Airfield 81 km · Bilbeis
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cairo West Air Base?
Cairo West Air Base uses ICAO code HECW.
Where is Cairo West Air Base?
Cairo West Air Base is located in Cairo, Egypt, at 30.116431, 30.915535.
What is the difference between IATA and ICAO codes?
IATA codes are the three-letter passenger-facing codes printed on tickets; ICAO codes are the four-letter codes used for flight planning and air traffic control.