Taiz International Airport (OYTZ)
Medium airport · Taiz, Taiz Governorate, Yemen
Airport data
| Name | Taiz International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OYTZ |
| IATA | TAI |
| Elevation | 4,838 ft (1475 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°41'10" E 44°8'21" 13.68600, 44.13910 |
| Location | Taiz, Taiz Governorate, Yemen |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,040 ft (3060 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Taiz International Airport at a glance
Taiz International Airport is a medium airport in Taiz, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, known to airline systems as TAI. The field elevation of 4,838 ft (1475 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OYTZ 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, 01/19, offers 10,040 ft (3060 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OYTZ 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 Taiz 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 | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Mokha International Airport | OYMK | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Aden International Airport | OYAA | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Hodeida International Airport | OYHD | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Assab International Airport | HHSB | 175 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taiz International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,838 ft field elevation of Taiz 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 Taiz International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Taiz International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Taiz International Airport is OYTZ, and its IATA code is TAI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Taiz International Airport above sea level?
Taiz International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,838 feet (1475 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taiz International Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.6860, 44.1391 — in Taiz, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Al Anad Air Base, about 88 km away.
Does OYTZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OYTZ 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 Taiz International Airport?
Taiz International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,040 ft (3060 m) with a ASP surface.