Al Anad Air Base (OY74)
Medium airport · Al Anad, Lahij Governorate, Yemen
Airport data
| Name | Al Anad Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OY74 |
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°10'29" E 44°45'54" 13.17470, 44.76510 |
| Location | Al Anad, Lahij Governorate, Yemen |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,250 ft (2819 m) | 144 ft | ASP | No |
Al Anad Air Base at a glance
Al Anad Air Base is a medium airport in Al Anad, Lahij Governorate, Yemen. The field elevation of 900 ft (274 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OY74 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 9,250 ft (2819 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OY74 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Al Anad Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aden International Airport | OYAA | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Taiz International Airport | OYTZ | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Mokha International Airport | OYMK | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Assab International Airport | HHSB | 230 km (124 NM) |
| Djibouti-Ambouli Airport | HDAM | 251 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Anad Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 900 ft field elevation of Al Anad Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 11 airports and airfields we list for Yemen — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Al Anad Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Al Anad Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Al Anad Air Base is OY74, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Anad Air Base above sea level?
Al Anad Air Base sits at an elevation of 900 feet (274 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Al Anad Air Base located?
The airport lies at 13.1747, 44.7651 — in Al Anad, Lahij Governorate, Yemen, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aden International Airport, about 48 km away.
Does OY74 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OY74 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Al Anad Air Base?
Al Anad Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,250 ft (2819 m) with a ASP surface.