Empty-leg hub
HECA — Cairo International Airport
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Cairo International Airport (HECA) in Cairo, Egypt is an inbound empty-leg hub with 1,024 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $57,100.
1024 live empty legs involving HECA
Empty-leg demand
Cairo International Airport (HECA) in Cairo, Egypt is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 709 of 1,024 live legs (69%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at HECA is led by Embraer Lineage 1000 (VIP Airliner) (493 legs), with Dassault Falcon 8X, Cessna Citation CJ3+ also active.
The busiest live corridors at HECA are from OTHH (102), to KDEN (60), and from OLBA (60).
Priced empty legs at HECA center on a median ask of $57,100, with an observed range of $5,130–$429,600 (1,024 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- HECA: 1,024 live empty legs (315 out / 709 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at HECA: $57,100 (n=1,024).
- Busiest corridor: from OTHH (102 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Embraer Lineage 1000 (493 legs, ~48%).
Inbound repositioning into HECA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,024 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | OTHHHamad International Airport | 102 | $50,300 |
| Outbound to | KDENDenver International Airport | 60 | $268,100 |
| Inbound from | OLBABeirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | 60 | $46,700 |
| Inbound from | KLGALaGuardia Airport | 54 | $158,500 |
| Inbound from | LFPGCharles de Gaulle International Airport | 33 | $61,900 |
| Inbound from | OMDBDubai International Airport | 32 | $55,700 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer Lineage 1000 | VIP Airliner | 493 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 47 |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Light Jet | 31 |
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 31 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 22 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- CAI
- ICAO
- HECA
- City
- Cairo
- Country
- Egypt
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 322 ft
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Region
- Africa
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 13,124 ft
- Traffic score
- 5.9 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 13,124 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 05C/23C | 13,120 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 05L/23R | 10,830 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is HECA for empty legs?
Cairo International Airport (HECA) has 1,024 live empty-leg listings — 315 departing and 709 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at HECA?
The median ask at HECA is $57,100 across 1,024 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at HECA?
The strongest live corridor at HECA is from OTHH (Hamad International Airport), with 102 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at HECA most often?
The Embraer Lineage 1000, a VIP Airliner, is the most common model on empty legs at HECA, with 493 live listings (~48% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Cairo International Airport?
The primary code for Cairo International Airport is HECA.
Where is HECA airport located?
Cairo International Airport (HECA) is in Cairo, Egypt.
What is the ICAO code for CAI?
The ICAO code for Cairo International Airport (CAI) is HECA.
What is the longest runway at HECA?
The longest runway at Cairo International Airport (HECA) is 13,124 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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