Discover the Egyptian Air Force Museum at Almaza (Cairo) with GMAP reporter Dino van Doorn

Located within the Almaza Air Base in Heliopolis, Cairo, the Egyptian Air Force Museum offers a rich and immersive journey through Egypt’s aviation history—from the humble beginnings of de Havilland biplanes in the 1930s to state-of-the-art jet fighters . Opened in May 2016, it stands as both a national memorial and an educational hub

šŸ“ Location & Visiting Info

  • Address: Almaza Airbase, Salah Salem Road, El‑Nozha, Cairo (next to the Military Academy)
  • Opening Hours: Daily from 09:00 to 15:00, closed on Tuesdays (subject to change)
  • Admission: Modest fee; visitors should carry valid ID due to base security protocols. Photographers pay an extra fee for taking pictures and video is not allowed