Ataq Airport (OYAT)
Medium airport · Ataq, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen
Airport data
| Name | Ataq Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OYAT |
| IATA | AXK |
| Elevation | 3,735 ft (1138 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°33'5" E 46°49'34" 14.55130, 46.82620 |
| Location | Ataq, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,482 ft (2890 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ataq Airport at a glance
Ataq Airport is a medium airport in Ataq, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen, known to airline systems as AXK. The field elevation of 3,735 ft (1138 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OYAT 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, 13/31, offers 9,482 ft (2890 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OYAT 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 Ataq Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport | OYSY | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Al Anad Air Base | OY74 | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Aden International Airport | OYAA | 273 km (147 NM) |
| Riyan International Airport | OYRN | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Sanaa International Airport | OYSN | 298 km (161 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ataq Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,735 ft field elevation of Ataq 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 Ataq Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ataq Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ataq Airport is OYAT, and its IATA code is AXK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ataq Airport above sea level?
Ataq Airport sits at an elevation of 3,735 feet (1138 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ataq Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.5513, 46.8262 — in Ataq, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport, about 263 km away.
Does OYAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OYAT 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 Ataq Airport?
Ataq Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,482 ft (2890 m) with a ASP surface.