Riyan International Airport (OYRN)
Large airport · Mukalla(Riyan), Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen
Airport data
| Name | Riyan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OYRN |
| IATA | RIY |
| Elevation | 54 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°39'44" E 49°22'31" 14.66224, 49.37529 |
| Location | Mukalla(Riyan), Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Riyan International Airport at a glance
Riyan International Airport is a large airport in Mukalla(Riyan), Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, known to airline systems as RIY. The field elevation of 54 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OYRN 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, 06/24, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OYRN 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 Riyan International 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 | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Ataq Airport | OYAT | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Al Ghaydah International Airport | OYGD | 345 km (186 NM) |
| Bender Qassim International Airport | HCMF | 377 km (204 NM) |
| Sharurah Domestic Airport | OESH | 394 km (213 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Riyan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 54 ft field elevation of Riyan 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 Riyan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Riyan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Riyan International Airport is OYRN, and its IATA code is RIY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Riyan International Airport above sea level?
Riyan International Airport sits at an elevation of 54 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Riyan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.6622, 49.3753 — in Mukalla(Riyan), Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport, about 158 km away.
Does OYRN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OYRN 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 Riyan International Airport?
Riyan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.