Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY): Codes, Runways & Location
Al Ghaydah International Airport (IATA: AAY · ICAO: OYGD) is a medium-sized airport serving Al Ghaydah, Yemen. It lies at 16.1933° N, 52.1742° E, 134 ft (41 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Ghaydah International Airport
Al Ghaydah International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Al Ghaydah in Yemen. It is identified by the IATA code AAY and the ICAO code OYGD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Al Ghaydah International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 134 ft (41 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Qishn Airport (IHN) about 101 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,700 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Ghaydah International Airport
Where is Al Ghaydah International Airport located?
Al Ghaydah International Airport is located in Al Ghaydah, Yemen. Its coordinates are 16.1933° N, 52.1742° E.
What is the airport code for Al Ghaydah International Airport?
Al Ghaydah International Airport has an IATA code of AAY and an ICAO code of OYGD.
How long is the runway at Al Ghaydah International Airport?
Al Ghaydah International Airport's longest runway is about 2700 m (8858 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Al Ghaydah International Airport have?
Al Ghaydah International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Al Ghaydah International Airport a major airport?
Al Ghaydah International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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