Airports / Yemen / SCT
Socotra Airport.
Mori, Yemen · 146 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
16 ratings
0
Operators based
146
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 9
Yemen airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 16 Google ratings , ranked against 9 rated Yemen fields.
236 nm
To the nearest alternate
Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY).
Overview
Located in Mori, Yemen, Socotra Airport (OYSQ / SCT) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 146 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 SCT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY, 236 nm), Salalah International Airport (SLL, 265 nm), and Riyan International Airport (RIY, 291 nm). With a single 10,827-foot paved runway, SCT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SCT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Hadibu. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mori.
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Field capability
ICAO
OYSQ
IATA
SCT
FAA / Local
OYSQ
Elevation
146 ft
Coordinates
12.6321° N · 53.9062° 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 146 ft, SCT sits lower than 50% of the 10 Yemen fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,827 ft
- 03/2110,827 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,827 ft
SCT's 10,827 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.
- 236nmAAYAl Ghaydah International AirportAl Ghaydah
- 265nmSLLSalalah International AirportSalalah
- 291nmRIYRiyan International AirportMukalla(Riyan)
- 292nmBSABender Qassim International AirportBosaso
- 302nmTTHThumrait Air BaseThumrait
- 359nmGXFSeiyun Hadhramaut International AirportSeiyun
Location
Open the full mapOYSQ · Socotra Airport · Mori, Yemen
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SCT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,232 nm | 14h 54m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,334 nm | 15h 8m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,492 nm | 15h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,685 nm | 15h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,909 nm | 16h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,126 nm | 16h 58m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,194 nm | 17h 8m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,235 nm | 17h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SCT?
- Socotra Airport's longest paved runway is 10,827 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 SCT?
- Socotra Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,827 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SCT?
- The closest alternate is Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY), about 236 nm away, followed by Salalah International Airport (SLL) at 265 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SCT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 14h 54m (6,232 nm), Boston about 15h 8m (6,334 nm), New York about 15h 30m (6,492 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.