Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (OYSY)
Large airport · Seiyun, Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen
Airport data
| Name | Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OYSY |
| IATA | GXF |
| Elevation | 2,097 ft (639 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°57'57" E 48°47'17" 15.96589, 48.78815 |
| Location | Seiyun, Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 120 ft | ASP | No |
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport at a glance
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport is a large airport in Seiyun, Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, known to airline systems as GXF. The field elevation of 2,097 ft (639 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OYSY 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, 07/25, offers 9,843 ft (3000 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 OYSY 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 Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riyan International Airport | OYRN | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Sharurah Domestic Airport | OESH | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Ataq Airport | OYAT | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Al Ghaydah International Airport | OYGD | 363 km (196 NM) |
| Sanaa International Airport | OYSN | 492 km (266 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,097 ft field elevation of Seiyun Hadhramaut 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 Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport is OYSY, and its IATA code is GXF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport above sea level?
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,097 feet (639 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.9659, 48.7881 — in Seiyun, Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Riyan International Airport, about 158 km away.
Does OYSY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OYSY 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 Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport?
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.