Who handles aircraft at Cairo International Airport (HECA/CAI)?

Primary ground handlers at HECA are EgyptAir Ground Services (EAGS), Cairo Airport Cargo Company (CACC). LFS coordinates ramp, passenger, cargo, and turnaround services with these handlers 24/7.

What is the typical turnaround time at HECA?

Narrow-body transit ~55 minutes, wide-body ~110 minutes under normal conditions.

What is the fuel price at HECA?

Indicative Jet A-1 price band at HECA: USD 2.90 – 3.30 per US gallon, supplied by Misr Petroleum or Co-Op Petroleum. LFS confirms live uplift price on request.

How much lead time does LFS need for HECA?

Standard lead time is 72 hours for permits and handling at HECA. AOG and medevac handled immediately.

Can the 747-8F operate from Cairo International Airport (HECA/CAI)?

HECA's 13,124 ft runway comfortably accommodates the 747-8F at MTOW (3,124 ft headroom). Standard handling, fuel, and turnaround services are available.

What is the longest runway at Cairo International Airport?

13,124 ft across 3 runways, sufficient for 747-8F operations.

What payload can the 747-8F carry into HECA?

Maximum payload is 137.7 t at MTOW (447.7 t). Actual figure depends on sector length, fuel uplift, temperature, and runway state. LFS Dispatch will run a performance calculation on request.

Who handles the 747-8F at HECA?

EgyptAir Ground Services (EAGS) and Cairo Airport Cargo Company (CACC) handle the 747-8F on the HECA ramp. LFS coordinates ramp services, fuel uplift via Misr Petroleum or Co-Op Petroleum, crew transport, and turnaround under one trip reference.

What is the typical 747-8F turnaround time at HECA?

On a clean transit, 110 minutes on-blocks to off-blocks for a freighter 747-8F. Add 30–60 minutes for ULD loading/unloading on a full payload.

How much lead time does LFS need for 747-8F into HECA?

Standard permits, slots, and handling for HECA take 72 hours. AOG, medevac, and humanitarian flights are handled immediately — call or WhatsApp the dispatch desk.

What is the Jet A-1 fuel price for 747-8F at HECA?

Indicative Jet A-1 at HECA is USD 2.90 – 3.30 per US gallon (ex-taxes), supplied by Misr Petroleum or Co-Op Petroleum. For a 747-8F uplift LFS confirms live price and into-plane fee per trip.

Aircraft handling at Cairo International Airport

HECA / CAI · Cairo, Egypt

Longest runway

13,124 ft

Runways

Country

Egypt

LFS coverage

24 / 7

Operational profile — HECA

Cairo International Airport (HECA / CAI) — handlers, fuel, and turnaround

Ground handlers

EgyptAir Ground Services (EAGS) · Cairo Airport Cargo Company (CACC)

Fuel agents

Misr Petroleum · Co-Op Petroleum

Permit lead time

72 h

Narrow-body turnaround

55 min

Wide-body turnaround

110 min

Jet A-1 (indicative, USD / USG)

2.90 – 3.30

Ex-taxes / fees. LFS confirms live uplift price per trip.

Operating notes

·H24, slot-coordinated. Three terminals; T2 handles most international wide-body traffic.
·Cargo via dedicated cargo village with full DGR and pharma cool-chain.
·ECAA overflight permits typically 48–72 hours for non-scheduled; under 24 hours for diplomatic and humanitarian.

Performance considerations

Field elevation 382 ft, summer OAT 38–42 °C. Dust events (khamasin) Mar–May may restrict visibility — diversions to HEAX (Borg El Arab) occasionally required.

Why crews call LFS for HECA: LFS files ECAA overflight + landing permits for HECA in-house and coordinates EAGS ramp + Misr Petroleum fuel directly — no third-party brokers in the chain.

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