Airports / Yemen / AAY
Al Ghaydah International Airport.
Al Ghaydah, Yemen · 134 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
16 ratings
0
Operators based
134
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 9
Yemen airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 16 Google ratings , ranked against 9 rated Yemen fields.
121 nm
To the nearest alternate
Salalah International Airport (SLL).
Overview
Al Ghaydah International Airport (OYGD / AAY) sits in Al Ghaydah, Yemen, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 134 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into AAY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Salalah International Airport (SLL, 121 nm), Thumrait Air Base (TTH, 138 nm), and Riyan International Airport (RIY, 186 nm). With a single 8,858-foot paved runway, AAY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from AAY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Al Ghaydah.
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Field capability
ICAO
OYGD
IATA
AAY
FAA / Local
OYGD
Elevation
134 ft
Coordinates
16.1933° N · 52.1742° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Yemen fields
state range 7–7,216 ft
At 134 ft, AAY sits lower than 60% of the 10 Yemen fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,858 ft
- 08/268,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
AAY's 8,858 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.
- 121nmSLLSalalah International AirportSalalah
- 138nmTTHThumrait Air BaseThumrait
- 186nmRIYRiyan International AirportMukalla(Riyan)
- 196nmGXFSeiyun Hadhramaut International AirportSeiyun
- 236nmSCTSocotra AirportMori
- 300nmSHWSharurah Domestic AirportSharurah
Location
Open the full mapOYGD · Al Ghaydah International Airport · Al Ghaydah, Yemen
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AAY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,042 nm | 14h 27m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,104 nm | 14h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,262 nm | 14h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,456 nm | 15h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,674 nm | 15h 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,894 nm | 16h 26m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,975 nm | 16h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,017 nm | 16h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AAY?
- Al Ghaydah International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,858 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 AAY?
- Al Ghaydah International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AAY?
- The closest alternate is Salalah International Airport (SLL), about 121 nm away, followed by Thumrait Air Base (TTH) at 138 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AAY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 14h 27m (6,042 nm), Boston about 14h 36m (6,104 nm), New York about 14h 58m (6,262 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.