October Airport

6th of October, Egypt

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October Airport

6th of October, Egypt

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Military and general aviation airport serving Greater Cairo.

Location

6th of October, Egypt

October Airport, designated ICAO code HEOC, is located in the 6th of October City, a satellite city situated approximately 30 kilometers southwest of central Cairo, Egypt. The airport primarily serves military and general aviation functions rather than scheduled commercial passenger traffic. The 6th of October City is one of Egypt's largest new urban communities, developed to alleviate population pressure on Cairo. The airport in the area reflects the city's mixed civilian-military character and supports light aircraft, training, and non-commercial operations. Due to its limited commercial role, October Airport does not feature the infrastructure typical of major international or domestic hubs, and detailed publicly available operational data remains sparse.

Notable facts

›Located in 6th of October City, a planned satellite city southwest of Cairo.
›Operates primarily as a military and general aviation facility.
›Does not handle scheduled commercial airline services.
›The ICAO designator HEOC places it within Egypt's airspace identifier block (HE).
›No IATA code has been assigned, reflecting its non-commercial status.

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Gateway to Egypt's planned western suburbs across the Nile

October Airport, sometimes referred to as 6th of October Airport, serves the satellite city of 6th of October located west of Cairo in Giza Governorate. The city was developed as part of Egypt's new urban communities initiative to ease congestion in central Cairo. The airport plays a limited regional and general aviation role within the greater Cairo area.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A modest facility handling general aviation and limited scheduled operations for the 6th of October area.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available at the airport forecourt
Private car hire and ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Careem
Microbus routes connecting to 6th of October city centre
Road access via the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road

Nearby Hotels

Novotel Cairo 6th of October
Mercure Cairo Crystal City
Dream Land Hotel 6th of October
Oasis Hotel 6th of October

Dining

Dining options within the airport itself are very limited given its general aviation status, so travellers should plan accordingly. The city of 6th of October offers a growing range of restaurants, cafes, and local Egyptian eateries within a short drive. Mall of Arabia and other commercial centres nearby provide more substantial food and beverage choices.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your flight's operational status in advance, as scheduled commercial services here are limited.
Arrange ground transport before arrival, as official taxi stands may have limited availability.
Carry Egyptian pounds for smaller vendors and taxis, as card acceptance is not universal.
Allow extra time when travelling to or from central Cairo due to potential traffic congestion on connecting roads.

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