Al Ghaydah International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Al Ghaydah, Yemen. Its IATA code is AAY and its ICAO code is OYGD. The airport lies at an elevation of 134 ft (41 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AAY
- ICAO code
- OYGD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 134 ft (41 m)
- Coordinates
- 16.1933, 52.1742
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Al Ghaydah International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SLL Salalah International Airport | Salalah, Oman | 225 km · 140 mi |
| RIY Riyan International Airport | Mukalla(Riyan), Yemen | 345 km · 214 mi |
| GXF Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport | Seiyun, Yemen | 363 km · 226 mi |
| SCT Socotra Airport | Mori, Yemen | 438 km · 272 mi |
| SHW Sharurah Domestic Airport | Sharurah, Saudi Arabia | 556 km · 345 mi |
| BSA Bender Qassim International Airport | Bosaso, Somalia | 638 km · 396 mi |
| DQM Duqm International Airport | Duqm, Oman | 685 km · 426 mi |
| MCT Muscat International Airport | Muscat/Seeb, Oman | 1,042 km · 647 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AAY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 1,060 | 659 | 573 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,899 | 1,801 | 1,565 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,581 | 2,225 | 1,934 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 5,371 | 3,338 | 2,900 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,412 | 3,363 | 2,922 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,758 | 3,578 | 3,109 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,908 | 3,671 | 3,190 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,056 | 3,763 | 3,270 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,695 | 4,160 | 3,615 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,759 | 5,443 | 4,730 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,574 | 7,191 | 6,249 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,593 | 7,203 | 6,259 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,818 | 7,343 | 6,381 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,815 | 7,963 | 6,919 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,352 | 8,918 | 7,749 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,958 | 9,294 | 8,076 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.600 |
| RDO | A/G | 759.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Al Ghaydah International Airport?
The IATA code of Al Ghaydah International Airport is AAY and its ICAO code is OYGD.
Where is Al Ghaydah International Airport located?
Al Ghaydah International Airport is in Al Ghaydah, Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen, at 16.1933, 52.1742.
What time zone is Al Ghaydah International Airport in?
Al Ghaydah International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Al Ghaydah International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Al Ghaydah International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Salalah International Airport (SLL), about 225 km (140 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.