Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Cairo International Airport (ICAO: HECA / IATA: CAI)
Location (City, Country)
Cairo, Egypt
Airport Type & Size
CAI is one of the largest and busiest airports in Africa, serving as both a passenger and cargo hub. It features three parallel runways, all oriented roughly in a 05/23 direction:
- Runway 05R/23L: 13,123 ft / 4,000 m (mainly landings)
- Runway 05C/23C: 13,110 ft / 3,996 m (mainly takeoffs)
- Runway 05L/23R: 10,830 ft / 3,300 m (less frequently used)
The 05s are generally preferred in operations, reflecting wind and traffic flow patterns.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Cairo stands out due to its unique parallel-runway layout (rare in Africa) and strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Adding CAI would:
- Strengthen African network representation in WoA
- Offer a wide mix of short-, medium-, and long-haul routes
- Provide gameplay variety with both PAX and CARGO traffic
- Serve as a hub for multiple regional airlines and intercontinental operations
Major Airlines & Routes
Main operators: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Nile Air, Air Arabia
Key destinations:
Kuwait City (KWI), Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH), Muscat (MCT), London (LHR), Madrid (MAD), Vienna (VIE), Istanbul (IST), Paris (CDG), Addis Ababa (ADD), Dammam (DMM), Medina (MED), Luxor (LXR), Dubai (DXB), Amman (AMM), Tripoli (MJI), Lagos (LOS), Casablanca (CMN)
Unique Features or Challenges
- Rare triple-runway layout in Africa
- Balanced mix of domestic, regional, and international routes
- Active cargo apron and logistics zone
- Supports widebody and narrowbody operations alike
- Excellent geographical location for connecting 3 continents
- Possibility of EgyptAir hub management mechanics in future
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Cairo International Airport - Wikipedia
