Aden International Airport (OYAA)
Large airport · Aden, Aden Governorate, Yemen
Airport data
| Name | Aden International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OYAA |
| IATA | ADE |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°49'46" E 45°1'48" 12.82956, 45.02998 |
| Location | Aden, Aden Governorate, Yemen |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aden International Airport at a glance
Aden International Airport is a large airport in Aden, Aden Governorate, Yemen, known to airline systems as ADE. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OYAA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OYAA 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 Aden International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al Anad Air Base | OY74 | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Taiz International Airport | OYTZ | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Mokha International Airport | OYMK | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Djibouti-Ambouli Airport | HDAM | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Assab International Airport | HHSB | 260 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aden International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Aden International Airport 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 Aden International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aden International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aden International Airport is OYAA, and its IATA code is ADE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aden International Airport above sea level?
Aden International Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aden International Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.8296, 45.0300 — in Aden, Aden Governorate, Yemen, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Al Anad Air Base, about 48 km away.
Does OYAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OYAA 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 Aden International Airport?
Aden International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.