Riyan International Airport is a large airport serving Mukalla(Riyan), Yemen. Its IATA code is RIY and its ICAO code is OYRN. The airport lies at an elevation of 54 ft (16 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RIY
- ICAO code
- OYRN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 54 ft (16 m)
- Coordinates
- 14.6622, 49.3753
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Riyan International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GXF Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport | Seiyun, Yemen | 158 km · 98 mi |
| AAY Al Ghaydah International Airport | Al Ghaydah, Yemen | 345 km · 214 mi |
| BSA Bender Qassim International Airport | Bosaso, Somalia | 377 km · 234 mi |
| SHW Sharurah Domestic Airport | Sharurah, Saudi Arabia | 394 km · 245 mi |
| ADE Aden International Airport | Aden, Yemen | 512 km · 318 mi |
| SCT Socotra Airport | Mori, Yemen | 539 km · 335 mi |
| SAH Sanaa International Airport | Sanaa, Yemen | 561 km · 349 mi |
| TAI Taiz International Airport | Taiz, Yemen | 575 km · 357 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RIY. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 1,333 | 828 | 720 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,243 | 2,015 | 1,751 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,566 | 2,216 | 1,926 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 5,080 | 3,157 | 2,743 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,378 | 3,342 | 2,904 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,704 | 3,544 | 3,080 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,013 | 3,736 | 3,247 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,175 | 3,837 | 3,334 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,037 | 4,372 | 3,800 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,103 | 5,656 | 4,915 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,232 | 6,979 | 6,065 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,530 | 7,164 | 6,225 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,985 | 7,447 | 6,472 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,750 | 7,923 | 6,885 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,458 | 8,984 | 7,807 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,887 | 9,250 | 8,038 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | RDO | 565.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Riyan International Airport?
The IATA code of Riyan International Airport is RIY and its ICAO code is OYRN.
Where is Riyan International Airport located?
Riyan International Airport is in Mukalla(Riyan), Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, at 14.6622, 49.3753.
What time zone is Riyan International Airport in?
Riyan 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 Riyan International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Riyan International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF), about 158 km (98 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.