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Al Ghaydah International Airport

IATA AAYICAO OYGD🇾🇪 Al Ghaydah
Coordinates
16.1933°N, 52.1742°E
Elevation
134 ft (41 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
YE-MR
Time zone
Aden(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:08
Sunset
18:08
Civil dusk
18:31

About 13h 0m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Al Ghaydah International Airport

Al Ghaydah Airport is an airport near Al Ghaydah, in Mahrah Governorate of south-eastern Yemen.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Al Ghaydah International Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: OYRN.

Live weather

OYRN

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 268,858 ft / 2,700 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.600 MHz
RDOA/G759.500 MHz
TWRTWR119.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Al Ghaydah International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Al Ghaydah International Airport?

The ICAO code for Al Ghaydah International Airport is OYGD, and its IATA code is AAY.

Where is Al Ghaydah International Airport located?

Al Ghaydah International Airport is medium airport located in Al Ghaydah, Yemen, at an elevation of 134 ft (41 m).

How many runways does Al Ghaydah International Airport have?

Al Ghaydah International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,858 ft / 2,700 m.

Which airlines fly to Al Ghaydah International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Al Ghaydah International Airport include Airlines Of Tasmania (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Al Ghaydah International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Al Ghaydah International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Al Ghaydah International Airport in?

Al Ghaydah International Airport is in the Asia/Aden time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Al Ghaydah International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Al Ghaydah International Airport is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Al Ghaydah International Airport?

The nearest airport to Al Ghaydah International Airport is Qishn Airport (IHN), about 54.6 nm to the ssw, followed by Sarfayt Airport and Manston Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Al Ghaydah International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.