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Flying in Yemen: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Yemen: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 47 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Yemen
Yemen has 47 airports and airfields in our database, of which 8 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Aden International Airport
- Mokha International Airport
- Riyan International Airport
- Sanaa International Airport
- Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport
- Al Ghaydah International Airport
Browse all 47 Yemen airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Yemen aviation by the numbers
50 airfields on record (8 with scheduled service), 15 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport28
- Heliport6
- Medium airport6
- Closed5
- Large airport5
Longest runways
- Sadah Airport11,483 ft
- Socotra Airport10,827 ft
- Sanaa International Airport10,669 ft
- Aden International Airport10,171 ft
- Taiz International Airport10,040 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.