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Cairo West Air Base (HECW)
Cairo West Air Base serves Cairo, Egypt. It is at 557 ft elevation with 2 runways; the longest, 16L/34R, is 11,939 ft (3,639 m) of asphalt.
ICAOHECW
Elevation557 ft (170 m)
Longest runway11,939 ft (3,639 m)
Runways2
Position30.1164, 30.9155
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 11,939 ft / 3,639 m | 196 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 10/28 | 9,125 ft / 2,781 m | 147 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 125.3 |
| CLD | CLNC | 130 |
| GND | GND | 130 |
| TWR | TWR | 127.4 |
Nearby navaids
| Ident | Name | Type | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT | October | NDB | 340 kHz | 19 NM |
| MKT | Cairo | NDB | 317 kHz | 19 NM |
| A | Almaza | NDB | 490 kHz | 23 NM |
| ALI | Cairo | NDB | 310 kHz | 25 NM |
| CVO | Cairo | VOR-DME | 115.20 MHz | 25 NM |
| CAI | Cairo | VOR-DME | 112.50 MHz | 26 NM |
Questions
What is the longest runway at Cairo West Air Base?
The longest runway at Cairo West Air Base (HECW) is 16L/34R at 11,939 feet (3,639 metres).
What is the elevation of Cairo West Air Base?
Cairo West Air Base (HECW) is at 557 feet (170 metres) above sea level.
What is the ICAO code of Cairo West Air Base?
The ICAO code is HECW.
Nearby airports
- Sphinx International AirportHESX · SPX · 1 NM
- Almaza Air Force BaseHEAZ · 23 NM
- Cairo International AirportHECA · CAI · 25 NM
- Quesna AirportHE42 · 30 NM
- Gebel El Basur Air BaseHE28 · 31 NM
- Bilbeis Air BaseHE37 · 39 NM
Airport, runway and navaid data from OurAirports (public domain). For flight simulation only, never for navigation.