Medium airport · New Cairo, Egypt
Capital International Airport
Capital International Airport (Arabic: مطار العاصمة الدولي) (IATA: CCE, ICAO: HECP) is the primary international airport serving the New Administrative Capital of Egypt. Its IATA code is CCE. Its ICAO code is HECP. It has 3 runways, longest 11,980 ft (ASP). Elevation 761 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | New Cairo, Egypt |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CCE |
| ICAO code | HECP |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 11,980 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 761 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 30.0647° N, 31.8400° E |
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What Capital International Airport is known for
Capital International Airport (Arabic: مطار العاصمة الدولي) (IATA: CCE, ICAO: HECP) is the primary international airport serving the New Administrative Capital of Egypt.
History
The airport was inaugurated by the president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and was opened by the Egyptian Airports Company on 9 July 2019 for a one-month trial period (300 hourly passengers), and with commercial operations commencing in 2020.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Capital International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Citadel of Saladin, Cairo · Egypt · 34.7 miles away
- Egyptian Museum, Cairo · Egypt · 36.3 miles away
- Great Sphinx of Giza · Egypt · 42.5 miles away
- Pyramids of Giza · Egypt · 42.7 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Cairo International Airport
26.7 miles awaySphinx International Airport
56.5 miles awayBardawil International Airport
82.1 miles awayPort Said International Airport
87.2 miles awayAbu Rudeis Airport
114.8 miles awayMore airports in Egypt
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Frequently asked questions
What is Capital International Airport?
Capital International Airport (Arabic: مطار العاصمة الدولي) (IATA: CCE, ICAO: HECP) is the primary international airport serving the New Administrative Capital of Egypt.
What is the airport code for Capital International Airport?
Capital International Airport — its IATA code is CCE and its ICAO code is HECP.
Where is Capital International Airport located?
Capital International Airport serves New Cairo, Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.0647° N, 31.8400° E.
What is the history of Capital International Airport?
The airport was inaugurated by the president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and was opened by the Egyptian Airports Company on 9 July 2019 for a one-month trial period (300 hourly passengers), and with commercial operations commencing in 2020.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2356
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_International_Airport_(Egypt)
Page last updated 13 November 2026.