Socotra Airport (OYSQ)
Medium airport · Mori, Socotra Archipelago Governorate, Yemen
Airport data
| Name | Socotra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OYSQ |
| IATA | SCT |
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°37'56" E 53°54'22" 12.63209, 53.90617 |
| Location | Mori, Socotra Archipelago Governorate, Yemen |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Socotra Airport at a glance
Socotra Airport is a medium airport in Mori, Socotra Archipelago Governorate, Yemen, known to airline systems as SCT. The field elevation of 146 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OYSQ 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, 03/21, offers 10,827 ft (3300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OYSQ 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 Socotra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ghaydah International Airport | OYGD | 438 km (237 NM) |
| Salalah International Airport | OOSA | 490 km (265 NM) |
| Riyan International Airport | OYRN | 539 km (291 NM) |
| Bender Qassim International Airport | HCMF | 540 km (292 NM) |
| Thumrait Air Base | OOTH | 560 km (302 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Socotra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 146 ft field elevation of Socotra 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 Socotra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Socotra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Socotra Airport is OYSQ, and its IATA code is SCT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Socotra Airport above sea level?
Socotra Airport sits at an elevation of 146 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Socotra Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.6321, 53.9062 — in Mori, Socotra Archipelago Governorate, Yemen, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Al Ghaydah International Airport, about 438 km away.
Does OYSQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OYSQ 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 Socotra Airport?
Socotra Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.