Aden International Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 12h 49m 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 Aden International Airport
Aden International Airport is an international airport in Aden, Yemen and the oldest airport in the Arabian Peninsula. Prior to its use as a civil air facility, the aerodrome was known as RAF Khormaksar, which opened in 1917 and closed as an RAF station in 1967. In the 1970s and 1980s it was both a civilian airport and a Soviet Naval Aviation base. It continues to be used for military purposes by the Yemeni Air Force.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
OYAALive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 10,171 ft / 3,100 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.700 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 122.600 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.900 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 565.800 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 891.800 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Aden International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Aden International Airport?
The ICAO code for Aden International Airport is OYAA, and its IATA code is ADE.
Where is Aden International Airport located?
Aden International Airport is large airport located in Aden, Yemen, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).
How many runways does Aden International Airport have?
Aden International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,171 ft / 3,100 m.
Which airlines fly to Aden International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Aden International Airport include Airlines Of Tasmania, Nasair, Royal Jordanian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Yemenia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Aden International Airport?
Historical data lists 18 nonstop destinations from Aden International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Aden International Airport in?
Aden International Airport is in the Asia/Aden time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Aden International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Aden International Airport is approximately 1.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Aden International Airport?
The nearest airport to Aden International Airport is Little Aden Airfield (YE-0016), about 12.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Al Anad Air Base and Ad-Dali Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Aden International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.