Airports / Yemen / AXK
Ataq Airport.
Ataq, Yemen · 3,735 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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182 ratings
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Operators based
3,735
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
142 nm
To the nearest alternate
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF).
Overview
Ataq Airport, listed as OYAT / AXK, is a mid-sized airport in Ataq, Yemen. The field lies at an elevation of 3,735 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
AXK has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF, 142 nm), Al Anad Air Base (OY74, 146 nm), and Aden International Airport (ADE, 147 nm). AXK offers a single 9,482-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of AXK vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AXK, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
OYAT
IATA
AXK
FAA / Local
OYAT
Elevation
3,735 ft
Coordinates
14.5513° N · 46.8262° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Yemen fields
state range 7–7,216 ft
At 3,735 ft, AXK sits higher than 70% of the 10 Yemen fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,482 ft
- 13/319,482 ft × 164 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,482 ft
AXK's 9,482 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 142nmGXFSeiyun Hadhramaut International AirportSeiyun
- 146nmOY74Al Anad Air BaseAl Anad
- 147nmADEAden International AirportAden
- 148nmRIYRiyan International AirportMukalla(Riyan)
- 161nmSAHSanaa International AirportSanaa
- 165nmTAITaiz International AirportTaiz
Location
Open the full mapOYAT · Ataq Airport · Ataq, Yemen
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AXK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,980 nm | 14h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,137 nm | 14h 40m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,190 nm | 14h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,330 nm | 15h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,591 nm | 15h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,782 nm | 16h 10m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,845 nm | 16h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,882 nm | 16h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AXK?
- Ataq Airport's longest paved runway is 9,482 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AXK?
- Ataq Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,482 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AXK?
- The closest alternate is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF), about 142 nm away, followed by Al Anad Air Base (OY74) at 146 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AXK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 18m (5,980 nm), New York about 14h 40m (6,137 nm), Anchorage about 14h 48m (6,190 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.